Barcelona, Spain – February 15th 2010 – Jabra, the world leader in innovative headset solutions, has partnered with Dial2Do, a technology company that enables voice-activated hands-free communications, to deliver voice activated services on selected Jabra headsets and speakerphones. Using the service, Jabra SP200, CRUISER and BT2080 UK customers will be able send and listen to emails, texts and Twitter updates by simply speaking into their device.
Dial2Do allows users to send and listen to email and text messages as well as post to social networking sites using only voice. Users dial a UK local access number, speak the desired command and then messages which are converted into text are sent to the intended recipient. As mobile phone usage while driving continues to grow as a major problem despite legislation to prevent it, Dial2Do is an ideal option for people who spend time in the car and still want to stay connected, legally.
“A mobile phone is used for so much more than simply making calls,” commented Adele Mauler, Sales Manager, Jabra UK. “With the proliferation of smart phones and all in one devices, users can send and receive text messages, have access to emails and visit social networking sites and of course they want to be able to do all these things while at the wheel. Our partnership with Dial2Do will empower our customers to safely text friends on the go, send emails for work and even pen their shopping list all while ensuring they are within the long arm of the law.”
“We are excited to partner with Jabra and believe there is a natural fit between our service and the popular Jabra brand of products,” said Ivan MacDonald, CEO of Dial2Do. “With Dial2Do, you can message and communicate in a safe and legal manner and in the most natural way, by using one’s voice. We are confident Jabra users will quickly come to see the value of our service and capitalise on the opportunity to activate a Dial2Do account.”
Consumers who purchase the Jabra CRUISER, SP200, and BT2080 will receive a special insert in each box that contains a voucher code. The voucher can be used to activate a complimentary 90-day subscription to the Dial2Do Pro service. New users can establish accounts by going to https://www.dial2do.com/jabra.
At the registration page, users can create their accounts and sync their contact books with the Dial2Do service. After the 90-day period expires, users can continue using their account for £3.99/month or £39.99 for the year. Those who choose not to continue can still use Dial2Do Basic, a free service that allows users to speak reminders and memos which are then sent as text to their email accounts.
As part of the joint marketing initiative, Dial2Do will also be stickered on Jabra boxes making it easy for consumers to identify which Jabra products are part of the Dial2Do partnership program. Both companies hope to expand the partnership to other Jabra products in the months ahead.
About GN Netcom
Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 1,000 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact centre and office-based users. GN Netcom’s business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S.
For further information, please visit www.jabra.com
About Dial2Do
Dial2Do lets users do more with hands-free devices. Through a dial-up voice-activated network, Dial2Do users can send emails and text messages simply by using their voice. Dial2Do users can also access more than 30 of the most popular social networking and Web destinations using Dial2Do, such as Twitter, Facebook and Google Calendar. For more information or to trial the service, please visit www.dial2do.com. NOTE: Dial2Do will be exhibiting at Mobile World Congress - Stand no. 1F17 Hall 1.
