Sonim Technologies Sets New Standard for Rugged Handsets With the XP3 Quest

Mobile World Congress, Barcelona (ots/PRNewswire) -

- Ultra-Tough, Next-Generation Mobile Phone Extends Sonim
Portfolio and Helps Introduce Company's RPS (Rugged Performance
Standard)

Sonim Technologies, the world's leading manufacturer of rugged
handsets and solutions, announces the "Quest" - an ultra-rugged phone
for people who work or play in extreme environments.

On display with Sonim's full device portfolio at Mobile World
Congress, February 16-19, in Barcelona, Spain, the XP3 Quest delivers
unsurpassed water, shock and drop resistance. Coupled with a suite of
mission-critical services, the Quest gives small business owners,
large enterprise teams, emergency services /first responders and
sports/adventure enthusiasts the ability to communicate dependably --
no matter what conditions they find themselves in.

Building off Sonim's popular XP Enduro handset, the
next-generation XP3 Quest features all the core elements that make
Sonim devices unique: an extra-large keypad for easy use through
workgloves . . . extra loud speakers to be heard over
industrial-grade noise . . . long battery life to survive up to 16
hours out in the field . . . and non-slip rubber grips and
action-oriented design. Add to that a new 2 megapixel camera, the
world's most accurate assisted GPS, Bluetooth, PC Sync and a
pre-installed OperaMini web browser, and the Quest takes users
further than ever before. And, as with all Sonim phones, the Quest
comes with an unconditional, no questions asked, three year warranty
including same day replacement to virtually eliminate down-time.

"When it comes to mobile solutions, what works for a 14-year-old
girl in New Jersey is not going to work for a construction foreman in
the UK or a forestry ranger in Germany," said Bob Plaschke, CEO of
Sonim Technologies. "And while this may sound obvious, it's about
much more than marketing segmentation. Our customers are unique and
they demand devices and applications that fit their specific, rugged
needs. The new XP3 Quest delivers on both counts by providing a form
factor and design that works over-time, along with software and
application upgrades that deliver even greater dependability and
security."

The Quest is also helping Sonim introduce its Rugged Performance
Standard (RPS) to the world. RPS identifies 12 dimensions of
"ruggedness" across three tiers to help categorize mobile handsets as
Tough, Rugged or Extremely Rugged. Based on the world-renowned
testing procedures used in MIL-STD 810F and IP military
classifications - along with input from thousands of key customers
across 40 different countries - Sonim's RPS is used by the company as
a "measuring stick" for device manufacturing. This means any Sonim
phones that don't pass or exceed the criteria of RPS simply don't get
produced.

"We created RPS to set the bar for rugged device manufacturing
and help eliminate some of the confusion over what makes a device
truly rugged - especially at the consumer and retail level," said
Plaschke. "There are many great devices out there that include rugged
features, but aren't suitable for a real extreme or mission critical
environment. With RPS, we hope to provide some focus on the critical
elements needed for rugged manufacturing, make it easier for
consumers to get the devices they need, and engage others in the
broader discussion of what makes rugged, rugged."

For more information about RPS, including the 12 dimensions of
ruggedness, visit http://www.sonimtech.com. And to see the full line
of Sonim phones - including the new XP3 Quest - visit Sonim at Mobile
World Congress, booth 2.1 D18 in the Fira Montjuic.

About Sonim Technologies

Sonim Technologies (http://www.sonimtech.com) is the leading
provider of premium-quality ruggedized mobile phones designed and
engineered specifically for people who work and play outdoors or in
less than pristine industrial environments. Sonim's XP family of
phones feature outstanding craftsmanship, extreme resilience and an
industry-leading unconditional three year guarantee that has
redefined consumers' expectations of rugged technology. Sonim also
provides a complete end-to-end mobile VoIP platform that delivers
high-performance push-to-talk services on GPRS, UMTS, EVDO, WiFi and
WiMAX data networks. The company is headquartered in San Mateo,
California, and has a business presence in 16 additional countries.

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