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WYND COMMUNICATIONS ADDS GO.WEB 6.0 TO ITS AWARD-WINNING WYNDTELL SERVICE |
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New Feature Delivers Wireless Web Browsing Functionality and Custom Content Tailored to the Needs of People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - May 7, 2001 - Wynd Communications (a GoAmerica company: NASDAQ: GOAM), the nation’s leading wireless communications service provider for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, today announced the addition of GoAmerica’s Go.Web 6.0 technology to its award-winning WyndTell wireless communications service. Using the Go.Web service, WyndTell customers can access an array of content such as news, sports, weather and driving directions from web sites including USA Today news and Fox Sports as well as other sites targeted specifically to people who are deaf or hard of hearing such as Silent News and Tripod Captioned Films. Go.Web also offers special e-mail, book-marking and customization options that enable WyndTell users maximum flexibility in their Web browsing choices. "I checked captioned movie times and locations, and also checked this week’s schedule of events for the Bay Area Deaf Community, all using Go.Web," said Ken Arcia, a Go.Web 6.0 beta tester. "While away from home, I used Go.Web to securely order a book on Amazon.com," said Jody Kulchinsky, another member of the test group. The Go.Web service also gives subscribers remote access to Web sites that provide e-mail services such as AOL and Earthlink. Another powerful feature of Go.Web is the ability to make secure online purchases through WyndTell. WyndTell Home Page Enables Wireless Browsing of Community Links When used with the WyndTell Service, Go.Web includes a unique Community link, delivering wireless access to custom content selected for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Wynd’s first Community partner, Silent News, is a news leader in the deaf community. WyndTell users who have Go.Web now have wireless access to the Deaf News and Deaf Sports sections, and other Silent News content, enabling users to stay connected to the information that is important to them. "Silent News has always been committed to providing relevant, timely information for the Community," said Adele Wiggins, executive director for Silent News. "As the leading wireless communication service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, WyndTell is the ideal solution for providing any time access to our content. We’re very excited to be working with Wynd." Pricing and Availability Go.Web service is immediately available for $9.95 per month when added to an existing WyndTell Power Plan. Go.Web is available to customers who use WyndTell from a Research in Motion (RIM) wireless handheld. About WyndTell The award-winning WyndTell service enables users to communicate virtually anywhere at any time using a variety of two-way wireless communications features including Internet e-mail, TTY, chat, fax, alpha page, and voice through text-to-speech and speech-to-text. For AAA members, the WyndTell service includes complimentary access to AAA Emergency Roadside services. While WyndTell can be used by anyone, this unique combination of features provides people who are deaf or hard of hearing with greater communication flexibility. WyndTell service operates on some of the most popular wireless messaging devices and leading wireless data networks. It is available directly from Wynd’s web store or an authorized WyndTell dealer. WyndTell service is also available for purchase by Federal employees on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule under contract number GS-35F-0335K. About The Go.Web Service The Go.Web technology intelligently compresses, encrypts and reformats data, optimizing it for viewing on all major wireless devices and data networks. About Wynd Communications Wynd Communications Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of GoAmerica, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOAM), is the nation’s leading provider of wireless telecommunications services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. 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 http://www.wynd.com, or contact Wynd directly at TTY 800-549-2800, voice 805-781-6000 or e-mail: info@wynd.com. About GoAmerica GoAmerica is a nationwide wireless Internet service provider based in Hackensack, NJ. GoAmerica enables its individual and business subscribers to access remotely the Internet, e-mail 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. "GoAmerica" and "Go.Web" are trademarks of GoAmerica, Inc. Wynd is a registered trademark and WyndTell is a trademark of Wynd Communications Corporation. Research In Motion, RIM and RIM Wireless Handheld and BlackBerry are trademarks or registered trademarks of Research in Motion Limited. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. © 2001 Wynd Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. This news release contains 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 involve risks and uncertainties, which may affect GoAmerica business, prospects and results of operations. GoAmerica 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 and offer new services. Such risks and others are more fully set forth in GoAmerica's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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