Sonim next generation super-tough Push-to-Talk 'BOLT' phones exclusive to Bell

Sonim next generation super-tough Push-to-Talk 'BOLT' phones exclusive to Bell


Bell the first Canadian PTT provider to offer a device that is both
intrinsically safe and features a fully integrated Lone Worker solution



TORONTO, June 25, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Sonim Technologies, the makers of
the world's toughest phones, and Bell today announced the exclusive
Canadian availability of three new ultra-rugged Push-to-Talk (PTT)
phones on Canada's best PTT network- the Sonim XP5560 BOLT 2, the Sonim
XP5560 BOLT 2 IS, and the Sonim XP1520 BOLT SL.



"Thanks to new safety features and Intrinsically Safe certification,
Sonim's new BOLT line-up, already recognized as the toughest available
anywhere, now protect workers  themselves," said Bob Plaschke, CEO of
Sonim Technologies. "With this launch, Sonim and Bell continue to offer
Canadians a superior PTT alternative."



Certified Intrinsically Safe by the Canadian Standards Association, the
XP5560 BOLT 2 IS will not emit any excess heat or sparks that can cause
an explosion, making it suitable for the most hazardous environments
such as power plants or oil and gas facilities where regular mobile
devices are prohibited.



Both the XP5560 BOLT 2 and XP5560 BOLT 2 IS also offer a Lone Worker
safety solution that keeps customers connected to an emergency response
centre at all times via a dedicated red button on the side of the
device. When pushed, the user's GPS position is sent to the centre, and
a communication link is automatically established with first
responders. Other safety features include specialized alerts, enhanced
monitoring, 'man-down' detection and advanced GPS tracking.



"When safety, reliability and instant communications are your primary
requirements for a mobile phone, you need to carry a BOLT operating on
Canada's best PTT network," said Wade Oosterman, President of Bell
Mobility and Residential Services, and Chief Brand Officer at Bell.
"With the powerful new safety features uniquely available on the
world's toughest phones from Sonim, coupled with the unmatched coverage
and reliability of Bell's national PTT network, instant communications
just got better."



The expanded line-up of new Sonim BOLT phones will be accompanied by
over 40 accessories and 10 new application vendors to meet the
communications needs of Bell customers working in the most challenging
environments, including construction, oil and gas, mining,
transportation, security, facilities management and utilities.



All three new BOLT devices are built on the same ultra-rugged platform
that holds the Guinness World Record for the toughest phone - way
beyond military MIL-SPEC standards - and backed by Sonim's
industry-leading 3-Year Comprehensive Warranty that even covers
accidental damage.



For more information on Sonim's Rugged Performance Standards and
testing, please visit http://www.sonimtech.ca/rps.php. For more information on the latest Sonim BOLT handsets, please visit Bell.ca/PTT or www.sonimtech.ca.


ABOUT SONIM TECHNOLOGIES

Sonim Technologies (www.sonimtech.com) is the provider of ultra-rugged, water-submersible mobile phones
designed specifically for workers in challenging outdoor and industrial
environments. Sonim's industry-leading three-year comprehensive
warranty has redefined customer expectations of rugged technology.
Sonim provides a suite of high-performance workforce management
solutions that keep workers safe and enhance their productivity,
including Push-to-Talk, Lone Worker safety services and NFC
proof-of-activity services. The company is headquartered in San Mateo,
California and offers its products in over 50 countries.


ABOUT BELL

Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers and
business customers with wireless, TV, Internet, home phone and business
communications services. Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia
company with leading assets in television, radio and digital media.
Bell is wholly owned by Montréal's BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). For more
information, please visit Bell.ca.



The Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative is a national charitable
program that promotes Canadian mental health across Canada with the
Bell Let's Talk Day anti-stigma campaign and unprecedented funding for
community care, research and workplace best practices. To learn more,
please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.


SOURCE Bell Canada

Image with caption: "SONIM BOLT XP5560 IS available exclusively on Bell PTT. (CNW Group/Bell Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130625_C3040_PHOTO_EN_28463.jpg

Bell Canada

CONTACT: Sonim Technologies:
Virginia Jamieson
pr@sonimtech.com; 650-279-8619

Bell Canada:
Jason Laszlo
jason.laszlo@bell.ca; 1 855 614-6602


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