New T29 Mobile Phone

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Ericsson(L.M.)(Telefonaktiebolaget)
27 February 2001


Ericsson introduces T29 for the Asian markets

Today, Ericsson introduced its new T29 mobile phone intended for the Asian
markets, initially Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam
and the Philippines. T29 will be available in stores within a few weeks and it
is packed with features designed to make life easier.

The  T29s  features key Asian languages such as Bahasa Malayu, Bahasa Indonesia,
Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog as well as English. The T29sc offers a complete 
Chinese  interface,  which makes it  possible  for  users  to  send, and
receive, Chinese SMS messages and to store Chinese names in their phone book.

T29  has  a  new  industrial design with deep-colored inlays,  silver-toned  and
shine-through keys and slight wings on the active flip. It comes in  two  colors
with  different  deep-colored inlays, Amethyst Purple and Sapphire  Blue.  At  a
weight  of  only  95g,  including  its slim battery,  the  T29  is  compact  and
lightweight. The standby time is 150 hours and the talk time 7 hours.

The  T29  is  a high quality and high performance dual band phone that  includes
dozens  of features. It handles SMS and group-SMS text messages and is  equipped
with four games, start-up shows, voice control, profiles, vibrating alert and  a
comprehensive phone book.

T29  includes  a  WAP  browser (WAP 1.1), which gives the user  access  to  the
growing   world  of  Mobile  Internet,  such  as  travel  information,   weather
conditions,  stock  market  reports,  news, street  guides,  shopping  services,
horoscopes or reservations.

The  new  phone fits seamlessly with Ericsson accessories, including BluetoothTM
headset, FM radio, MP3, Chatboard, car holder and several handsfree solutions.

To view the new Ericsson T29, please visit
http://www.ericsson.com/press/phli pcoph.shtml

Ericsson  is  the  leading  communications  supplier,  combining  innovation  in
mobility  and  Internet  in  creating the new era of mobile  Internet.  Ericsson
provides  total  solutions covering everything from systems and applications  to
mobile  phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees
in  140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the
world.

Read more at http:/www.ericsson.com/pressroom

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Bo Albertson, Marketing Director Communication
Ericsson Mobile Communications
Phone: [phone]