Wind-Up Phone Charger Distribution Deal

Freeplay Energy has signed a five year agreement with WP Phones to sell at least one million of their wind-up chargers per year, primarily in Africa. WP Phones will have exclusive distribution rights in sub Saharan Africa over the period.

The agreement is for both models of the FreeCharge. One model is a low-cost 12 volt unit which is adapted to handsets via a standard cigarette lighter adapter. The other model is a multiple voltage unit with versatile connectivity which is able to power a wide range of cell phone handsets and other personal electronic devices. The internal battery can be charged via the alternator, or an AC/DC adapter, and energy can be stored in the charger itself, to be supplied to the mobile phone when required. Approximately forty-five seconds of winding provides about three minutes of call time, and several hours of standby.

Rory Stear, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented "We are delighted with this substantial order from WP Phones. This agreement supports Freeplay's continued focus on telecommunications opportunities, particularly in Africa where there are in excess of 50 million cell phone users and according to the World Bank, only 22% of people who have access to electricity."

"The majority of these FreeCharge units will be customised to exclusively power WP Phones but will be co-branded with Freeplay."

Posted to the site on 22nd May 2006