Motorola Supplies Push to Talk to Portugal

Motorola has announced the deployment of a Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PoC) network for Optimus in Portugal. Optimus' subscribers will initially have a choice of PoC handsets; the Motorola V400p and Symbian Series 60 devices with the Motorola PoC Client. Each Motorola handset delivers a distinct 'walkie-talkie' experience, including one-touch access to presence-enabled phone contacts, giving subscribers flexibility and speed in how they communicate.

"With voice remaining popular, PoC provides us with the opportunity to offer a new service based on an already popular form of communication and increase revenues whilst utilizing our existing GPRS data network. 'Push-to- x' applications are expected to develop considerably over the next few years with compelling roadmaps, for which Optimus wants to be ready," said Miguel Almeida, Chief Operational Officer for Optimus.

"Today's announcement with Optimus demonstrates the momentum PoC is gaining as Western European mobile operators increasingly regard it as a standard service they need to offer," said Margaret Rice-Jones, corporate vice president and region management for Motorola Networks EMEA. "In addition, today's announcement further illustrates Motorola's continued leadership position within the PoC market and acceptance of its IMS applications."

The PoC deployment further develops Motorola's relationship with Optimus, following Motorola's successful 3G network deployment for the operator in 2004."

Posted to the site on 29th July 2005