ATLANTA-Cingular Wireless L.L.C. and Handspring Inc. announced the availability of GPRS technology for Treo users on Cingular’s 1900 MHz GSM network.
The upgrade to GPRS allows Cingular customers to access corporate or Internet e-mail inboxes and to seamlessly switch between voice and data applications without having to disconnect.
“Cingular is rolling out GSM and GPRS services nationwide in order to give our customers the ability to use the most advanced wireless devices and to access high-speed data applications,” said Mike Dobbs, vice president of product development for Cingular. “The availability of Handspring’s GPRS upgrade on Cingular’s 1900 MHz packet data networks will allow Treo users in these markets to enjoy the full functionality of their communicators.”
