SouthernLINC Wireless Launches Motorola Clutch(TM) i465

First iDEN Phone with a QWERTY keyboard in high demand


ATLANTA, July 30  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE:SO), today announced the availability of the Motorola Clutch(TM) i465. The much-anticipated Clutch i465 is the first Motorola Integrated Digital Enhancement Network (iDEN) device that combines the power of Push To Talk two-way radio and the convenience of a QWERTY keyboard.

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With a familiar candy-bar design and military-tough durability, the Clutch i465 blends function and style into a 3.4-ounce package. Despite its compact size, this phone features a large color display screen, shortcut buttons, mobile Web accessibility and specially designed keys that make texting and POP3 or Internet e-mailing easy. Additionally, the Clutch i465 features Bluetooth  technology, an integrated digital camera with zoom, GPS capabilities and 20 megabytes of available memory.

"Text messaging is on the rise," said Rodney Johnson, vice president of sales and distribution for SouthernLINC Wireless. "In fact, according to CTIA - The Wireless Association , American subscribers sent about 3.5 billion text messages per day last year.

"That's why the Clutch i465 is such a great addition to the SouthernLINC Wireless product portfolio. Typing on the QWERTY keyboard is fast and easy, which makes the Clutch i465 the perfect phone for text-messaging enthusiasts."

The Motorola Clutch i465 is now available for just $49.99 with a qualifying service agreement at all SouthernLINC Wireless Sales and Service Centers, through authorized SouthernLINC Wireless dealers or online at http://www.southernlinc.com/phones.asp. And, through Sept. 30, pair a new Clutch i465 activation with an $11.99 per month unlimited text messaging package and receive the first month of text messaging at no charge. In-stock availability may vary by location. Visit http://www.southernlinc.com/promoinfo for more information about this offer.

About SouthernLINC Wireless

SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE:SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier with network coverage in the major metro and rural areas of Alabama, Georgia, southeast Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options, including Push To Talk two-way radio, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access and wireless data, into one hand-held device. For more information, please call 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visit http://www.southernlinc.com/.

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company is consistently listed among the top U.S. electric service providers in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our Web site at http://www.southerncompany.com/. 

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