Niche Wireless Products Are A Specialty Of Personal Communications Devices - The Newest Name In Wireless Devices
Personal Communications Devices, LLC, is the newest name in wireless devices, but its roots go back to 1984 when it started as Audiovox Communications Corp., the wireless division of Audiovox Electronics, Inc. Since its founding, the company has been acquired twice: in 2004, the company was bought by UTStarcom, Inc. and became UTStarcom Personal Communications Division and just this summer, it was acquired by AIG Investments, and was renamed Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD).
Through the ownership and name changes, some key elements have remained intact: the company's knowledgeable and respected management team led by President Philip Christopher, and their unique understanding of the wireless market. Unlike other wireless device suppliers, PCD doesn't take a "one device fits all carriers and consumers" approach to the market. Rather, one of its core strategies is identifying segmented market needs and developing niche products for them.
"PCD has been able to bring carriers and their customers unique products that other companies do not have," explained PCD President, Philip Christopher. "We're a business partner, providing carriers with access to an exclusive range of products. And for technology developers, we are a gateway to get their devices into the North and South American wireless markets."
Among the niche products from PCD that provide targeted solutions for carriers and their customers, are the following:
Coupe – This easy-to-use wireless phone targets parents and seniors. The Coupe is a simple and reliable phone with three dedicated In Case of Emergency (ICE) buttons, a simplified menu, large font and easy-to-read keypad. Parents can rest assured their children have a phone with pre-programmed numbers that's easy to use and seniors are equally pleased with the handset's simplicity. It's a great basic phone for folks who want uncomplicated wireless communications.
G'zOne and Boulder – Ruggedized and ready for action, these water, shock and dust resistant handsets are perfect for individuals who work or play outdoors and in high activity situations. Made for PCD by Casio, these handsets meet stringent, multiple military standards for exposure to heat and solar radiation, vibration, humidity, storm conditions, submersion, dust and a drop test.
Arc, SuperSlice and Slice – This trio of trendy handsets made by UTStarcom have proven to be winners with teens, `tweens and their parents. Kids want cool mobile devices that match form with function and parents freak at unexpectedly high phone bills. The Arc, SuperSlice and Slice have been available through Virgin Mobile on no-contract, pay-as-you-go service making wireless communication fun and affordable.
Sidekick – The Sidekick family of multimedia and messaging devices brings cool mobile communications to a new level with large swivel screens and QWERTY keypads. High-res cameras and video capabilities, picture messaging, expandable memory and other popular features, put this device from PCD technology partner Sharp on the cutting edge.
"Providing niche wireless products isn't PCD's only business, but our ability to match carriers' varied needs with innovative technology partners has proven successful," said Mr. Christopher. "We also know that carriers need mainstream products for entry-level, mid-tier and high-end consumers and we deliver those too."
About Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD) PCD
Personal Communications Devices is committed to bringing you the wireless world through innovative wireless devices and rich service offerings. Formerly UTStarcom Personal Communications Division, PCD serves as a global gateway for technology partners, providing high-quality, reliable and versatile wireless communications devices including handsets, PocketPCs, smartphones, messaging devices and wireless broadband modems to carriers throughout North and South America. Product planning and development on CDMA, GSM/GPRS and HSDPA platforms, technical testing, quality control as well as marketing and warranty support are among the offerings provided by PCD that differentiate it from other wireless industry suppliers. Based in Hauppauge, New York, PCD is a subsidiary of Personal Communications Devices Holdings, LLC, which is controlled by AIG Investments. AIG Investments is the asset management arm of American International Group, Inc.
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