The new business phone from Samsung Telecommunications India (STI), the i780, will be premiered by the company at The MobileStore, a national chain of multi-brand telecom retail outlets, for the initial two weeks following its launch. Thereafter, the product will be made available at the Samsung mobile channel and the Samsung Mobile Privilege Partner (SMPP) network.
“I am confident that the exclusive premier of the i780 through the widespread network of The MobileStore, coupled with the touch-and–feel consumer experience provided at these stores, will create a very positive initial buzz for this business phone,” said Sunil Dutt, country head, Samsung Telecommunications India.
Commenting on this strategic partnership, Rajiv Agarwal, CEO and director, The MobileStore Limited, said, “We are glad to be associated with Samsung for this exclusive tie-up for the SGH-i780. The i780 promises to be one of the best business phones in the market and customers can buy it exclusively at select outlets of The MobileStore.”
Packed with a gamut of features, the SGH-i780 exemplifies cutting-edge technology and design innovation. A sleek Windows Mobile 6.0 device, the handset features an innovative optical mouse along with a QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen.
The Samsung i780, available for a sum of Rs 25,000, can be bought at select outlets of The MobileStore across 10 cities.