Hop-On introduces Hop1800 GSM cell phone

May 26, 2008 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Hop-On, Inc (Pink Sheets: HPNN), a developer of wireless phones and accessories for emerging markets, announced on Friday (23 May) the worldwide availability of its GSM cell phone, the Hop1800.

According to the company, Hop-On offers two HOP1800 phones, a Dual-band 850/1900MHz and the 900/1800MHz for Europe and Asia. The phone weighs 7g, offers 4h of talk time, 150h of standby time and polyphonic ring tones. It has no display and features a tactile numeric keypad with Braille markings. Infineon chipsets provide high audio quality, reception and call stability.

As HOP1800 is a pre-paid cell phone no contracts are required. The phone can be used with over 40 US carriers including AT&T, Cingular and T-Mobile, as well as through the company's low cost Graffiti Wireless network, the company claims.

The phone is available to retailers such as drug and convenience stores, big box retailers and to businesses looking for a branding opportunity. Pricing is USD10. In addition, the company offers a USD5 rebate for returning the phone to encourage recycling.

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SOURCE: Hop-on, Inc.

CONTACT: Hop-on, Inc.
Danny Coleman (949) 756-9008