Monday, June 8, 2009

Privus Mobile Brings Caller Information Service to Europe

Privus Mobile’s Symbian S60 application allows millions of European mobile phone users to see caller’s information for the first time



Dallas, Texas – June 8, 2009Privus Mobile, North America’s most popular mobile Caller Information provider, brings its innovative Caller Information service for mobile phones to millions of Europeans. Privus Mobile expands its Caller Information service to include mobile phones using the Symbian S60 operating system, which includes current Nokia smartphones as well as several devices from Samsung, Panasonic, Lenova and LG. Privus Mobile adds Symbian to its Caller Information service that already includes Windows Mobile, Apple, Research in Motion (RIM) and Android operating systems for smartphones. For the first time, millions of European customers will have the ability to view the caller’s name or information for those not already in their mobile phone.

As the first cross-carrier, Caller Information solution in the world, Privus Mobile’s service accurately displays the caller name or information of the person calling the customer’s mobile phone, no matter from where they are calling. It is a service that has been available to landline users in North America for more than 20 years and, through Privus Mobile, is now available to mobile phone users in Europe. Privus Mobile leverages its access to live telephone-number databases – used by some of the world’s most popular landline carriers – to provide Privus Mobile users with fresh caller information.

With its new Symbian offering, Privus Mobile is compatible on more than 225 mobile phones on more than 30 international network carriers. It’s the preferred Caller Information solution for business professionals, students and on-the-go individuals.

“We’ve just opened the door for millions of mobile phone users in Europe to experience Caller Information service for the first time; that’s an amazing accomplishment,” said Privus Mobile President Greg Smith. “With Privus Mobile, customers with the popular Nokia Nseries and Eseries phones and others using Symbian S60, Windows Mobile, Apple, RIM or Android OS devices now have the power to know who’s calling every time without having to answer the phone or call the person back. It’s time Europe knew who’s on the other end of the line. It’s time for Europe to meet Privus Mobile.”

In addition to receiving the Caller Information, all Privus Mobile customers have the unique quick-save functionality that allows users to instantly save the caller’s information to their phonebook with the push of a button. No more keying in data.

A free trial of the service is available at Privus Mobile’s Web site (http://www.privusmobile.com/). Additionally, Privus Mobile is available for Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Android devices through Mobile2Day, Handango, Handmark, Privus Mobile’s Web site, the BerryStore and BlackBerry App World. Privus Mobile’s iPhone application, iPrivus, is available at the App Store.

· For a demonstration of Privus Mobile on a Symbian S60 phone, visit the Privus Mobile channel at http://www.youtube.com/PrivusMobile.
· Fans can find Privus Mobile on Facebook and Twitter.

Privus Mobile’s Caller ID Service Now Available on Nokia Smartphones

Privus Mobile makes mobile Caller ID technology accessible to millions of Symbian S60 operating system users on Nokia, Samsung, Panasonic smartphones


Dallas – June 8, 2009Privus Mobile, America’s most popular Mobile Caller ID provider, brings its innovative real-time Caller ID service to current Nokia smartphones as well as several devices from Samsung, Panasonic, Lenova and LG using the Symbian S60 operating system. Privus Mobile adds Symbian to its Caller ID service that already includes Apple, Windows Mobile, Research in Motion (RIM) and Android operating systems for smartphones. Now users of the Symbian S60 operating system on more than 80 newly approved smartphones can take advantage of Privus Mobile’s ability to display the caller’s information on phone numbers not currently stored in the contact list.

As the first cross-carrier, real-time Caller ID solution in the world, Privus Mobile has helped thousands of mobile users achieve the same level of Caller ID service that landline phones have had for years. Privus Mobile leverages its access to live telephone-number databases – used by some of the world’s most popular landline carriers – to provide Privus Mobile users with fresh caller information. Even if it’s a cell phone-to-cell phone call, Privus Mobile identifies the caller on more than 85 percent of the calls.

With its new Symbian offering, Privus Mobile is now available to more than 225 smartphones on more than 30 international network carriers. It’s the preferred Caller ID solution for business professionals, students and on-the-go individuals.

“We’ve just opened the door for millions of smartphone users around the globe to receive Caller ID service for their cell phones; that’s an amazing accomplishment,” said Privus Mobile President Greg Smith. “With Privus Mobile, Nokia smartphone customers and those using Symbian OS devices now have the power to know who’s calling without having to answer the phone, check voicemail or call the person back. The average cell phone user is deprived of unknown caller’s names. It’s time they knew who’s on the other end of the line. It’s time they knew Privus Mobile.”

Unlike the United States, most Europeans have never experienced Caller ID service, even to landline phones. With Privus Mobile, European customers have the ability to receive real-time calling information for the first time. In addition, all Privus Mobile customers have the unique quick-save functionality that allows users to instantly save the caller’s information to their phonebook with a push of a button.

On average, landline phone bills include a $10 monthly fee for Caller ID, nearly double the monthly cost of Privus Mobile. A free trial of the service is available at Privus Mobile’s Web site (http://www.privusmobile.com/). Additionally, Privus Mobile is available for Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Android devices through Handango, Handmark, Privus Mobile’s Web site, the BerryStore and BlackBerry App World. Privus Mobile’s iPhone application, iPrivus, is available at the App Store.

· For a demonstration of Privus Mobile on a Symbian S60 phone, visit the Privus Mobile channel at http://www.youtube.com/PrivusMobile.
· Fans can find Privus Mobile on Facebook and Twitter.

Friday, June 5, 2009

T-Mobile says goodbye to mail-in-rebates

Good news commeth if you're thinking about joining the T-Mobile network! Although the carrier is still enforcing data plans with all smartphone purchases, you can now enjoy the “after mail-in-rebate” price without all of the hassle. That’s right, T-Mobile has slashed its prices on a long lineup of data-packin’ devices. What’s more, the G1 is available in all colors for $149.99! Conveniently enough, Privus Mobile just launched in the Android Market place. So now you can get your Android on and know who is calling – all without breaking the bank. Of course you want to know which phones got the price slash, so here you go:

BlackBerry Curve 8900, $149.99
BlackBerry Curve 8320, $74.99
BlackBerry 8820, $99.99
Sidekick 2008, $99.99
Sidekick LX 09, $199.99 ($249.99 for new customers with no mail in rebate)
T-Mobile Dash, $49.99
T-Mobile G1 in all colors, $149.99

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Pre-paid BlackBerry service on T-Mobile?

CrackBerry spotted a Best Buy advertisement for the BlackBerry Pearl II (reported to be identical to the Pearl) at a non-committal price of $299. The network kickin’ out this sweet deal is T-Mobile, but the bad news is the ad said the prepaid Berry service was available in New Jersey only. It would be nice to see a large carrier publically join Boost Mobile and other smaller carriers offering no-contract plans for smartphones on a nationwide scale. Boost Mobile saw a strain on its network when the $50 unlimited everything plan emerged, so my guess is T-Mobile is testing out the service in New Jersey.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Privus Mobile Application Brings True Caller ID to Android


Dallas – June 1, 2009Privus Mobile, one of the industry’s most innovative applications, meets one of the industry’s most innovative operating systems, Android. Privus Mobile is the first real-time Caller ID solution for smartphones and has already helped thousands of Windows Mobile and BlackBerry users better manage their incoming calls. Similar to landline Caller ID, the easy-to-use mobile solution, now available in the Android Marketplace, allows you to see the full caller details of incoming calls, from unknown numbers to callers that aren’t in your contacts list, as the call comes in. After receiving the call, you can quickly and easily save Privus Mobile’s contact information to your phonebook with the press of a button.


“As more and more people replace their landline phone with their smartphone, more and more solicitors, telemarketers and creditors are replacing their landline contact lists with cell phone number lists. While one could simply not answer the phone, the risk of missing an emergency phone call is just too high when it’s the only way to get in touch with you,” said Greg Smith, Privus Mobile’s president. “Privus Mobile gives Android users a way to switch from their landlines without sacrificing the features they’ve come to know and depend on like Caller ID.”


With users reporting accurate calling information for more than 95 percent of their incoming calls, Privus Mobile actually improves the level of Caller ID service when compared to landline users. On average, landline phone bills include a $10 monthly fee for Caller ID, nearly double the monthly cost of Privus Mobile. A free trial of the service is available as an over-the-air download in the Android Marketplace. The application also can be purchased from the Android Marketplace for only $59.95 for a full year. Additionally, Privus Mobile is available for Windows Mobile and BlackBerry devices through Handango, Handmark, Privus Mobile’s Web site, the BerryStore and BlackBerry App World. Privus Mobile’s iPhone application, iPrivus, is available at the App Store.



I D YOU LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accudata Technologies, has launched the industry-first Privus Mobile service, which provides real Caller ID service to wireless handsets, giving users greater control over who they talk to and when. Privus Mobile is available for Windows Mobile, Android, Symbian and BlackBerry devices through Handango, Handmark, Privus Mobile’s Web site, Mobile2Day, the BerryStore and BlackBerry App World. Privus Mobile’s iPhone application, iPrivus, is available at the App Store.


I D YOU LLC, which is focused on providing the most comprehensive Caller ID service available, is headquartered in Allen, Texas. For more information, visit http://www.privusmobile.com/.