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Linux-based Mobile Phone Launched in France The "Twin" seems to be a rebranded version of the older Wistron NeWeb's GW1	By Cosmin Vasile, Communications News Editor 16th of June 2006, 07:01 GMT Adjust text size:


French MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) and WiFi hotspot operator Neuf offers customers a dual-mode handset based on the Linux 2.6.10 platform, called "Twin". Neuf's "Twin" phone appears to be a rebranded version of Wistron NeWeb's GW1, which was expected to enter production this quarter. The handset supports tri-band GSM and WiFi 802.11b, and offers worldwide VoIP calling at standard mobile rates through Neuf hotspots. Neuf claims to have 32,000 WiFi hotspots around the world. The phone also offers home Internet access, and operates a virtual GSM network in France by leasing time on network infrastructure owned by other companies. Other features of "Twin" include an email client, mp3 player, Opera 8.0 browser, hands-free, and voice recorder. Neuf will offer two plan options for its "Twin" phone. The first, priced at 200 Euros and available in mid-June, will provide an unlocked version of the phone for use with other operator networks. The second plan, starting in mid-July, will provide the phone for 1 Euro when purchased with a broadband contract with "Neuf Box" access equipment. This option features unified Internet/mobile phone billing.

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