At&t LG announce the LG Invision for mobile TV

The third device compatible with At&t’s mobile TV is the LG Invision.  With a slight resemblance to the Samsung Upstage on Sprint’s network, the LG Invision is the smallest mobile TV capable phone in the US, measuring just 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide and less than one-half inch thick.

Beyond the mobile TV capability, the LG Invision brings a 3G Radio, 1.3 megapixel camera and bluetooth to the spec sheet.  Support for At&t’s Mobile Music which allows users to access must from eMusic, Napster To Go, and XM Radio Mobile is also included.  If you are looking to pickup the LG Invision, it is currently available in all At&t stores and online for $99.99 on a new 2 year agreement after a $50 mail in rebate.

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Dallas, Texas, San Diego, California, August 20, 2008

Visionaries of video with a voracious vent for mobile viewing rejoice! AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the availability of the LG Invisionâ„¢, a new multimedia device for users who want the best in video on their mobile phone.

The LG Invision, the third iconic device to offer AT&T Mobile TV¹, is the smallest Mobile TV-capable phone in the U.S., at just a little more than 4 inches tall, 2 inches wide and less than one-half an inch thick. With its crystal-clear screen, TV fanatics can enjoy watching their favorite programming, including major college football games on CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile and NBC2GO. Invision also offers Video Share calling and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

Running on the nation’s fastest third-generation (3G) network, the Invision is pre-loaded with more than just video features, including AT&T Mobile Music, which provides fast access to downloadable music from eMusic, sideloading compatibility from Napster To Go and any unrestricted MP3 audio files and streaming digital radio by XM Radio Mobile². With Bluetooth® 2.0 capabilities, you can wirelessly access music, listen to AT&T Mobile TV and make calls hands-free anytime.

“Invision’s unique design makes it AT&T’s smallest mobile phone to feature Mobile TV,” said Carlton Hill, vice president of Devices and Product Development for AT&T’s wireless operations. “Walking around town with live TV in your pocket has never been easier.”

Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of Product Strategy and Marketing at LG Mobile Phones, said: “LG continues to focus on what consumers are craving from their mobile phones, and the Invision is an example of our effort to offer an easy-to-use multimedia mobile device at an affordable price. The Invision incorporates all of the latest entertainment technologies in a sleek form factor that is sure to get noticed.”

AT&T’s 3G network is the nation’s fastest, according to third-party data, and allows 3G mobile phones to reach speeds of up to 1.4 megabits per second. AT&T offers 3G in more than 305 major metropolitan areas and will reach nearly 350 by the end of 2008. AT&T Mobile TV is available in 58 markets. For a map of available markets and more info about Mobile TV, visit www.att.com/mobiletv.

The Invision is available in all company-owned AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com for $99.99 with a new two-year agreement and $50 mail-in rebate³. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.

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