Verizon Wireless Announces PCD CDM-8975 with Push-to-Talk

Humberto Saabedra

cdm-8975Verizon Wireless has officially announced the third Push-to-Talk handset in their nascent lineup with the PCD CDM-8975 clamshell.

The CDM-8975 features EVDO Rev. A data access, Push-to-Talk service with dedicated button, full access to VCAST Music with Rhapsody and Video, VZNavigator support, microSDHC expansion slot, media player with external controls, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, and 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder.

The phone is currently available for business customers and will launch on March 9th in all consumer sales channels (Verizon Retail Stores, online, Telesales, and dealers) for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new 2 year agreement.

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