Q. How many carriers will support this product at time of launch, and who are they?
A. We will be launching the HP iPAQ h6300 in conjunction with T-Mobile in the United States. It will be a co-branded HP and T-Mobile product.
Q. Why did HP choose to launch this product first with T-Mobile here in the US instead of another carrier?
A. T-Mobile offers the right combination of technologies and capabilities such as:
• TMO offers a nationwide voice and data network to support connectivity when on the go.
• TMO has deployed an extensive Wi-Fi Hot Spot network with over 9,000 locations in the US to enable customers to take full advantage of the high-speed Wi-Fi features of the h6300.
• TMO has global pricing plans through their relationship with Deutche Telecom to enable voice and data services around the world.
Q. What are the details of the T-Mobile service agreement for this device? Will subscribers be privy to discounts on additional items?
A. The T-Mobile rate plans are aggressive and offer a combination of radio technologies (voice and data plans) where an HP customer can buy a wireless voice and data plan and get Wi-Fi unlimited all for under $80. We believe that most customers will opt for plans in this price range.
Q. Is there an exclusive agreement to sell this product with T-Mobile for a certain period?
A. We are initially bringing this product to market with T-Mobile and then will look to certify this product under additional carriers. We cannot go into additional details about carrier agreements.