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DALLAS and ATLANTA, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless, the Official Telecommunications Sponsor of "American Idol" is teaming with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) to give fans the opportunity to place a bid on eBay for one of 10 Samsung limited edition d807 slim slider phones, specially embellished in an American Idol motif. These exclusive d807s were recently presented to the "American Idol" finalists, judges and host, Ryan Seacrest. Now consumers will have the opportunity to bid on a replica of this bejeweled phone on eBay. Available for auction June 9 through June 16, (http://www.ebay.com/samsungd807), the embellished d807s will be packaged in a special-edition collectors' box signed by Ryan Seacrest and Jon Bon Jovi. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Jon Bon Jovi's charities via Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope program, benefiting kids in need and fostering goodwill for community-based foundations and charities that are headed by some the country's best-known celebrities. "By teaming up with Samsung and Cingular for the eBay Auction of the exclusive d807, we'll be able to raise monies to benefit the 2nd Floor Youth Hotline, an organization that directly benefits from Philadelphia Soul's team involvement with Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope program," says team co- owner/co-CEO and rock icon Jon Bon Jovi. "From the moment we established the Philadelphia Soul franchise, the mission of our organization was to give back to the local community in which the team plays, and we're excited to be involved in this exclusive auction." The limited edition bejeweled phone is Samsung's d807, designed and crystallized by Lets Crystal It, Inc. The d807 is a stylish black and chrome slim slider available from Cingular Wireless that features a 1.3-megapixel camera with video, an MP3 player and an external memory slot, providing ample storage space for popular music and priceless pictures. "Through our collaboration with Cingular Wireless, we're excited to host this auction and give fans the opportunity to own the same phone that 'American Idol' personalities have," said Pete Skarzynski, senior vice president of Samsung. "The d807 slim slider is exclusive for Cingular customers and is packed with multimedia features, making it the perfect phone for 'American Idol' and its fans." "Cingular is proud to have been a part of what is truly one of the most popular seasons of 'American Idol,'" said David Garver, executive director, segment marketing and sponsorships, Cingular Wireless. "What a great way to prolong the excitement of the season by giving Idol fans the opportunity to bid on Samsung's cool new limited edition handset." The d807 also features high-speed EDGE connectivity to support delivery of entertainment and information on-demand services, and its large 2.12-inch, vivid 262K-color screen is ideal for viewing mobile entertainment services, streaming video and messaging. With Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, global roaming with quad-band support, the phone is perfect for travelers who want a slim handset that includes entertaining multimedia options while keeping them connected with work, friends and family. Additional features of the d807 include: - Dimensions: 3.93 x 2.05 x 0.61 inches with standard battery - 3.4 ounces with standard battery - Speakerphone - 1.3 megapixel camera - External memory slot - MP3 players - Mobile Email - 18 MB of onboard memory - Messaging: SMS/MMS - Instant Messaging: AIM(R), MSN, Yahoo!(R) and ICQ - Supports English, Spanish and French - Personal information manager (calendar and to-do list) The d807 is now available nationwide at select Cingular Wireless retail stores for $129.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. For more information, visit http://www.cingular.com/ or http://www.samsung.com/. About Samsung Telecommunications America Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA's website at http://www.samsungwireless.com/. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US $56.7 billion and net income of US $7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 90 offices in 51 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com/ About Cingular Wireless Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 55.8 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(TM) network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(R), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/ . About The Philadelphia Soul Established in 2003, The Philadelphia Soul is part of the Arena Football League (AFL.) Co-owned by rock icon Jon Bon Jovi (and Craig A. Spencer) the Soul played its inaugural season in 2004. The Philadelphia Soul's mission to help the community in which they play is the cornerstone of the team's identity. Currently in their third season (and garnering their first franchise playoff berth,) the Philadelphia Soul organization has donated more than $1 Million to local Philadelphia causes since the franchise was born. For more information, please visit: http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/ About 2nd Floor Youth Helpline 2nd Floor Youth Helpline is an easily accessible free telephone helpline for children and adolescents to speak with a trained listener about day-to-day issues of concern. Their mission is to provide children and youth with immediate comfort, guidance and assistance, encourage discussion with parents or trusted adults, provide information and referrals to appropriate service providers and provide a resource to the Philadelphia community. They are currently based in Monmouth County, NJ and funding will assist them expand their services into Philadelphia. http://www.2ndfloor.org/ DATASOURCE: Cingular Wireless; Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P. CONTACT: Michelle Webb of Publicis Dialog, +1-972-628-7807, or , for Samsung; or Jennifer Bowcock of Cingular Wireless, +1-404-236-6319, or Web site: http://www.cingular.com/

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