OREANDA-NEWS. June 17, 2015. Today AT&T1 and Sonim Technologies are announcing that the Sonim XP5 will be available beginning June 12. AT&T is the first carrier to offer the device. This is Sonim’s first ultra-rugged2 feature phone that works with both 4G LTE and Wi-Fi networks. The XP5 is optimized for AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk3 so mobile workers can communicate quickly and be productive.

Businesses including construction, manufacturing, transportation and hospitality can use the Sonim XP5 to stay connected in demanding environments. Key features include:

  • Dedicated Push-to-Talk button for quick connectivity between individual workers or groups.
  • Dual, front-facing loud speakers that can produce 104 decibels of sound, helping users communicate in noisy areas.
  • Battery powerful enough to last through back-to-back eight-hour shifts under heavy usage. It fully charges in less than four hours.4
  • Proven to resist damage from drops, water and pressure (certified Mil-Spec 810G and rated IP68 and IP69).2
  • Advanced accessories including charging stations and remote speaker microphones to support one-touch and hands free operations.
  • Sonim’s 3-year warranty.5

“Our goal is to keep men and women who face unpredictable work environments connected,” said Bob Plaschke, president and CEO, Sonim Technologies.  “We listened to the needs of our customers. We built a tool that can be heard over the roar of a diesel engine or a production line stamping machine, and last through long shifts. The XP5 is a durable and reliable tool on a customers’ tool belt.”

“Quick and reliable communication is critical for field workers,” said Igor Glubochansky, executive director, AT&T Mobile & Business Solutions. “AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk on the Sonim XP5 helps keep them connected, whether they’re on a Wi-Fi network or the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network.6 This lets them adapt to the needs of their environment and better serve customers.”

Sonim XP5 Pricing

Well qualified business customers can purchase the Sonim XP5 for \\$0 down with AT&T Next.7 It is also available for \\$49.99with a two-year wireless service agreement and the purchase of AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk8, \\$99.99 with a two-year wireless service agreement9 or no annual commitment for \\$369.99.10                                                                                                 

For more information, visit www.sonimtech.com or www.att.com/SonimXP5.

1AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

2Meets US MIL-STD-810G to withstand dust, thermal and transport shock, vibration, temperature extremes, solar radiation, salt fog, and humidity. Certified waterproof for IP68, protection against water immersion in up to 6.5 ft for 30 minutes, and IPX9K for exposure to water jets for 30 seconds at approximately 1200 pounds per square inch. Phone will not operate under water and should be dried as quickly as possible when wet. To ensure that your phone is waterproof, make sure the charger/data port, audio jack and card slot covers are properly seated, with no foreign objects obstructing the seals. Shock-resistant when dropped from ? 4 ft onto flat surface. Device may not perform as shown in all extreme conditions.

3AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk is available to customers with a qualified AT&T business or government agreement and their associated corporate responsibility users (“CRUs”) and individual responsibility users (“IRUs”).  It may not be available for purchase in all areas. Use of AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk requires acceptance of the End User License Agreement. Additional hardware, software, subscription, and/or special network connections may be required.  Availability, security, speed, timeliness, accuracy and reliability of service are not guaranteed by AT&T.    Go to http://att.com/eptt for more details.

4Testing under laboratory conditions. Results may vary. Battery power consumption, charging, standby and use time depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other applications usage patterns.

5 Limited Warranty protection provided by Sonim.  Not an insurance product. Restrictions apply.  For complete terms of the manufacturer's warranty, see sonimtech.com/corporate/warranty.php.

6Based on nationwide carriers’ 4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not avail. everywhere.

7Requires installment agreement and well-qualified credit.  Wireless service is required and is extra. Tax due at sale. If wireless service cancelled, device balance due. Other charges and restrictions apply. Visit att.com/next for AT&T Next requirements.

8 While supplies last.  Avail. only to business/gov’t customers w/ a qual. AT&T wireless svc agmt (Svc Agmt) for their Corporate Responsibility User (CRUs) lines of svc and to their Individual Responsibility Users.  Must purchase Sonim XP5 w/ 2-yr agmt/svc commitment & activate it w/ qualified AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk service.  May not be combinable with other equipment promotions, discounts, or other offers.  Pricing subj. to change/discontinuation at any time.  Additional charges and terms and conditions apply.  Standard contract terms and conditions apply.  9\\$99.99 pricing. Requires 2-year wireless service agreement with qualifying voice plan. Activation/upgrade (up to \\$40), early termination (up to \\$150) and other fees, and restrictions apply.

10May require activation of qualified wireless voice service.

About Sonim Technologies

Sonim Technologies (http://www.sonimtech.com) is the provider of mission-critical solutions designed specifically for workers in extreme, hazardous and isolated environments. The Sonim solution includes ultra-rugged mobile phones, business-process applications and a suite of industrial-grade accessories, collectively designed to increase worker productivity, accountability and safety on the job site. Sonim's 3-Year comprehensive warranty has redefined customer expectations of rugged technology. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., and offers its products with mobile operators around the world.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions of people and businesses around the globe stay connected through leading wireless, high-speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. We’re helping people mobilize their worlds with state-of-the-art communications, entertainment services and amazing innovations like connected cars and devices for homes, offices and points in between. Our U.S. wireless network offers customers the nation’s strongest LTE signal and the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage*. We’re improving how our customers stay entertained and informed with AT&T U-verse® TV and High Speed Internet services. And businesses worldwide are serving their customers better with AT&T’s mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.

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Reliability and signal strength claims based on nationwide carriers’ LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.

*Global coverage claim based on offering voice and LTE data roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier, and offering the most wireless smartphones and tablets that work in the most countries.