FarEasTone Launches into the Intelligent Transportation System with the world First Platform Wednesday, October 03 2007 After the revolutionary launching of Hala rate plans, Big Broad Band & Beep ’N’ Go, FarEasTone solemnly announces today to officially step into the transportation space, by launching the instant road information service - FET GPS Info Go  and  the world’s first  FET G5, which integrates navigation, mobile phone, mobile TV, multimedia entertainment in one gadget.  Another choice of lifestyle within the transportation space Mr. Jan Nilsson, the President of FarEasTone says, “After the launch of Big Broadband and Beep ‘N’ Go, we push the mobile services concept even further. Today, we step into the transportation space by introduce you the FET GPS Info Go along with the world’s first FET G 5 gadget, it is 100% made by Taiwanese for Taiwanese.”  Nilsson also mentioned:  “This is also a statement that FET is actively providing services extending from personal or enterprise to home and now is promoting the services further to the transportation space.”

FET GPS Info Go + FET G5: more than just navigation
FET GPS Info Go is designed especially for car drivers. It does not only provide the most up-to-date traffic reports, richest travel guide and practical road information, it also combines the world’s first FET G5, which offers navigation, mobile TV, multimedia entertainment and mobile phone service in one gadget. While in the navigation mode, all the passengers can still enjoy multimedia entertainment or mobile TV services. In addition, it carries the rare 5” 16:9 wide screen and graphic instructions and provides the most comfortable and clearest operation interface that makes the consumers’ transportation space and life much simpler and smarter!  

FET GPS Info Go will be launched along with the world’s first FET G5. FET G5 integrates various practical features: A 3D navigation modus that carries high resolution navigation maps with the sharpest images and the voice control command which can be set to Chinese, Taiwanese, Hakka or English; the mobile TV (DVB-T) which makes you enjoy 15 spectacular channels; MP3, digital video, digital photo frame supported, and an onboard mobile telecommunication function which allows you to dial call and send/receive SMS.  

Another important choice to the masses 
The 24 Evergreen airport buses with “smart traffic services” solution are the result of FarEasTone’s participation in the first phase of the government’s “M-Taiwan Project”. Consumers can enjoy instant highway information and airport flight information, as well as the delight of using high -speed mobile internet connection. FarEasTone plans to complete the establishment of WiMAX base stations along the highway between Taipei city and Tao-Yuan international airport, by the end this year. It deploys a WiMAX IEEE 802.16e base, a technology that possesses high speed download capacity and high speed mobility. People can experience the illimitably convenience through the latest generation of telecommunication technology. 

Mr. Shen, Jong-Chin, Deputy Director General (Industrial Development Bureau Ministry of Economic Affairs), the advisor of M-Taiwan Project, states: The “M-Taiwan” is one of the government’s top 10 infrastructure projects. With the M-Taiwan, we are no longer limited ourselves for the “Last Mile”, and Taiwan can be upgraded from wired internet to the wireless mobile world, hence realizing the dream of making Taiwan a mobile technology island.” 

“FarEasTone not only allows consumers in Taiwan to enjoy smart services offered by the new generation wireless telecommunication technology, we must also recognize its initiative and dedication in pushing forward the related WiMAX development in Taiwan. FarEasTone, apart from cooperating with major foreign manufacturers to work with the most advanced WiMAX base technology, also actively joined Taiwan ’s chip manufacturers, terminal equipment and application services with this project.” Mr. Shen added.

Characteristics of FET GPS Info Go 

1.Real-time traffic report: you can inquire traffic speed, detailed road conditions in counties and cities, national and provincial highways instantly. After clicking on the camera icon on the route, the instant image of the chosen road appears. You can even set up the points of departure and the destination to conveniently calculate the estimated travel time.

2.Instant parking query in Taipei City: you can obtain information of the public parking space availability in all Taipei City, and become a parking expert.

3.Travel and vacation information: it gives you all the lodging, scenic spots, and restaurants promotions, plus travel information with different themes, such as weekend getaway recommendations, travel theme of the season, etc. When you get the scenic spot information, not only you can browse through the presentation and pictures, but also initiate navigation directly.

4.Exclusive GPS location sharing: you have a meeting spot with your friends but cannot find it? Through this function, you can share your location with your friends, and also search for their locations. This easily lets you know where your friends are, and never get lost.

5.Motor vehicle violation queries: connected with all the motor vehicle supervision offices in Taiwan, you can inquire information about tickets, parking fees, periodic inspections and motor vehicle taxes, among other useful information. Besides, national highway bus information, train and flight timetables, information on military and police medical units, along with other convenient and practical information is provided.

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