Award-Winning WyndTell Service Teams Up with New DigiFocus II Super Power Digital Hearing Instrument from Oticon
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA / SOMERSET, NJ - Wynd Communications Corporation (a GoAmerica, Inc company: NASDAQ: GOAM), the nation's leading wireless communications service provider for people with hearing loss, and Oticon, Inc., one of the nation's largest manufacturers of hearing instruments, today announced a joint marketing agreement aimed at improving the quality of life for people with hearing loss. The promotion provides special purchase incentives for consumers who buy the new Oticon DigiFocus II Super Power digital hearing instrument and commit to one year of award-winning WyndTell wireless service.
''Wynd and Oticon share a mission to improve the quality of life for people with hearing loss,'' said Doug Timewell, vice president of sales and marketing, Wynd Communications. ''Our respective products are a great match since they each add significantly to the quality of life for people in search of a total communications solution.''
''Oticon has always been committed to translating technological innovation, advanced audiology and the needs and wishes of those with hearing loss into hearing instruments that enable people with hearing loss to live the lives they want with the hearing they have,'' said Peter Mark, vice president of marketing, Oticon, Inc. ''The ability to communicate wirelessly with WyndTell Service provides a unique benefit for hard-of-hearing individuals, and we are happy to make this valuable service offer available to purchasers of our new DigiFocus II Super Power hearing instrument.''
''GoAmerica is focused on providing compelling solutions to unique markets and the Wynd-Oticon relationship allows us to do just that,'' said Joe Korb, president of GoAmerica. ''We are pleased with Wynd's continued success at serving the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.''
About the Oticon DigiFocus II Super Power Instrument
New DigiFocus II Super Power is designed specifically to meet the needs of users with profound hearing loss, providing a record high 80dB gain and 139 dB SPL MPO. Oticon has worked extensively with hearing care professionals, power users, and power hearing aids for more than 100 years. DigiFocus II Super Power provides the following features: 100% digital technology, new dedicated speech rationale, a new Sound Perception Management concept, and full DAI and FM compatibility.
Price and Availability
The new Oticon-Wynd promotion will be launched nationwide in the beginning of September. Interested consumers should contact their hearing healthcare provider for more information about the program and complete details about the offer.
About WyndTell
The award-winning WyndTell Service, together with a wireless handheld device, offers users an assistive communication device (ACD) that enables them to communicate virtually anywhere at virtually any time using a variety of two-way wireless communications features. Communication features include Internet, e-mail, TTY, chat, fax, alpha page, and voice through text-to-speech and speech-to-text. WyndTell customers can also retrieve information that's important to them using the optional Go.Web service, which enables wireless mobile Web browsing. For AAA members, the WyndTell Service includes complimentary access to AAA Emergency Roadside assistance via the WyndTell Service.
While WyndTell can be used by anyone, its unique combination of features, designed specifically for people with hearing loss, provides users with greater communication flexibility.
About Oticon
Oticon was founded in 1904 and today is the oldest, and one of the largest, hearing instrument manufacturers in the world. With offices in over 20 countries, Oticon is focused on providing high-performance hearing solutions that reflect the most advanced technical designs, a dedication to the best customer service and dispensing systems and a commitment to putting the needs and desires of those with hearing loss first. Oticon's overall aim is to improve hearing care and quality of life for people with hearing loss throughout the world. For more information visit www.oticonus.com or contact Oticon at 1-800-526-3921.
About Wynd Communications
Wynd Communications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of GoAmerica, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOAM), is the nation's leading provider of wireless telecommunications services for people with hearing loss. Wynd is a winner of the California Governor's Award for Excellence in Universal Design and Technology and has been recognized by both the Clinton and Bush Administrations for its commitment to Americans with disabilities. For more information about Wynd Communications and WyndTell Service, visit the Wynd Web site at https://www.wynd.com, or contact Wynd directly at TTY 800-549-2800, voice 805-781-6000 or e-mail: info@wynd.com.
About GoAmerica, Inc.
GoAmerica, Inc. is a nationwide wireless data and Internet services provider based in Hackensack, NJ. GoAmerica enables its individual and business subscribers to access remotely the Internet, email and corporate intranets in real time by delivering its proprietary technology through a wide variety of mobile computing and wireless network devices. Through its Wireless Internet Connectivity Center, GoAmerica offers its subscribers comprehensive and flexible mobile data solutions for wireless Internet access by providing wireless network services, mobile devices, and subscriber service support. For more information, call 888-462-4600 or visit www.goamerica.net.
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements intending to qualify for the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements may involve risks and uncertainties, which may affect GoAmerica's business, prospects and results of operations. GoAmerica's business is subject to a number of significant risks, including, but not limited to, risks relating to GoAmerica's ability to increase and maintain its subscriber base, uncertainties relating to the future demand for services in the emerging wireless data services market and GoAmerica's ability to successfully grow its infrastructure, manage expanded operations, integrate acquired businesses, increase or maintain gross margin, liquidity, and capital resources, increase enterprise sales, leverage its strategic alliances to generate revenue and offer new services. Such risks and others are more fully set forth in GoAmerica's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ''GoAmerica'' is trademark of GoAmerica, Inc. Wynd is a registered trademark and WyndTell is a trademark of Wynd Communications Corporation. Other names are trademarks of their respective owners.© 2001 Wynd Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
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