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20 December 2000
Sprint to Offer Advanced In-Vehicle, Integrated Wireless Communications Solutions to Jaguar
Sprint PCS' All-digital Telematics Solutions Provide Safety and Convenience To
In-Vehicle Wireless Phone Users Available on 2001 Model Jaguars
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 20 Sprint PCS today
announced a strategic alliance with Jaguar Cars North America to deliver clear
all-digital, all-PCS wireless voice and data solutions to all 2001 model year
Jaguar vehicles.
Sprint PCS becomes the sole wireless network provider to support
telematics solutions for the Deluxe Communications Package available on all
Jaguar S-TYPE vehicles and one of three providers available with optional
communications packages available to all other Jaguar automobiles.
"This strategic agreement with Jaguar further strengthens Sprint PCS'
leadership position in providing customers wireless voice and data
communications wherever they are," said Joe Averkamp, senior director
telematics, Sprint PCS. "Sprint PCS' goal is to increase driver safety and
enhance the driving experience," Averkamp said. "Sprint PCS is committed to
developing wireless solutions designed to facilitate safe, convenient use of
wireless communications at all times."
The Jaguar Deluxe Communications Package includes console mounted portable
cellular phone, voice-activated controls, navigation system and four-year
subscription to Jaguar Assist -- an emergency messaging system.
Jaguar's fully integrated in-dash navigation system, which uses Global
Positioning Satellites (GPS), calculates the vehicles position and provides
both voice and visual guidance to the drivers final destination.
The navigation capability can also be combined with Jaguar Assist which
provides drivers with direct access to roadside assistance and emergency
messaging. The system provides an automated response in the event of airbag
deployment or assistance at the push of a button.
The S-TYPE's voice-activated control system was the first of its kind in
the automotive industry when it was introduced in the 2000 S-TYPE. The system
enables voice commands to operate the primary climate control functions, the
audio system and the cellular telephone using continuous speech instructions,
independent of the speaker, the driver can select interior temperature, tune a
radio station or dial a telephone number.
Now Jaguar customers also will have access to Sprint PCS Voice Command,
the first nationwide network-based, voice-activated dialing and information
service. Voice Command is an additional program feature that is available
through http://www.sprintPCS.com . Once registered, the user simply dials # TALK.
Voice Command allows users to safely and quickly access people and information
using various speech-enabled, voice-independent function while using any
Sprint PCS handset.
Jaguar drivers also can purchase an optional communications package that
includes an Internet-ready Sprint PCS wireless handset. This communications
package allows subscribers use of the advanced communications features offered
on Sprint PCS' all-digital, all-PCS nationwide wireless network. Customers
have complete access to all the voice call services and can access the
Internet through the Sprint PCS Wireless Web.
Jaguar's Deluxe and optional communications packages include a Motorola
Timeport P8167 dual-band wireless handset. Utilizing the Sprint PCS Motorola
Timeport wireless handset, drivers also can access the Sprint PCS Wireless
Web. The Timeport wireless handset also offers users access to voice calling,
caller ID and voicemail options.
About Jaguar
From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars, Jaguar Cars
has grown to become one of the world's premier manufacturers of prestigious
automobiles. The Jaguar brand continues to stand for an unparalleled heritage
and a tradition of elegant style, luxurious comfort, and refined performance.
Today, Jaguar delivers the "art of performance" to customers by offering a
three-model range of luxury sedans and sports cars. The Jaguar S-TYPE debuted
in 1999, and brought a midsize sedan to Jaguar's model line for the first time
in three decades. The XJ series embodies a captivating blend of graceful
elegance, timeless style and rich natural materials that has become the
hallmark of the Jaguar marque. Finally, the XK series, including the XK8 and
XKR coupes and convertibles, provides sports car enthusiasts with luxurious
sports cars that deliver exhilarating performance.
The X-TYPE will debut in 2001 adding a fourth line to the Jaguar line up
bringing the company to all new record sales levels.
About Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS operates the largest 100 percent digital, 100 percent PCS
nationwide wireless network in the United States, already serving the majority
of the nation's metropolitan areas including more than 4,000 cities and
communities across the country. Sprint PCS has licensed PCS coverage of
nearly 270 million people in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands. For more information, visit the Sprint PCS Web site at
http://www.sprintpcs.com . Sprint PCS is a wholly-owned tracking group of
Sprint Corporation trading on the NYSE under the symbol "PCS."
Sprint is a global communications company -- at the forefront of
integrating long-distance, local and wireless communications services, and a
large carrier of Internet traffic. Sprint built and operates the United
States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and is a leader in
advanced data communications services. Sprint has $20 billion in annual
revenues and serves more than 20 million business and residential customers.