T-Mobile USA boosts Wi-Fi/cellphone lineup: Will begin prorating ETFs

T-Mobile USA Inc. added two new phones to its HotSpot@Home collection: the Nokia 6301 and the Samsung t339. Both handsets take advantage of the carrier’s Wi-Fi service, allowing customers to make voice calls over any Wi-Fi network instead of using up their minutes.
When the service launched last year, there were only two phones to choose from. Now customers can take their pick of eight different devices including three smartphones and different Nokia Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. phones.
“Since launching T-Mobile HotSpot@Home nearly a year ago, T-Mobile has remained committed to building our portfolio of handsets to support this innovative wireless service,” said Sajal Sahay, director of product marketing for T-Mobile USA. “These new phones are stylish offerings for our customers who want to take advantage of unlimited nationwide calling and great wireless coverage – all for an affordable price.”
The Nokia 6301 takes on a familiar style, resembling a landline home phone, yet with a newer modern mobile look. The device comes with Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera with video, a music player and instant messaging. The Samsung t339 is a wireless flip phone providing most of the same features as the Nokia.
Aside from launching new phones, T-Mobile USA also kept good on its promise to prorate its early termination fees. Prorated ETFs will become effective on June 28, 2008.