SouthernLINC Wireless Adds Three New Motorola Phones with Upgraded Features

SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), today announced it has added three new Motorola phones – the i365, i776 and i365IS – to its product portfolio. All phone models are now available for purchase and include the company’s premier Push To Talk two-way radio service, which facilitates immediate, reliable and private communications.

• The Motorola i365 is a rubberized, highly durable monolith phone that features a crisp and vibrant color screen, retractable antenna, speakerphone and pre-loaded Java^TM tools. The enhanced front-ported, high-volume audio and a stronger vibration alert makes this phone an ideal choice for those working in heavy-duty environments, such as construction and manufacturing. The i365 is also GPS-enabled and supports Bluetooth^® wireless technology for hands-free connectivity.
• The Motorola i776 is a small, stylish and lightweight flip phone, which includes a large, internal color display, Bluetooth technology, a 0.3 megapixel camera and GPS capabilities. With a subscription to the Java Access plan, the phone’s PTT Manager feature allows messages, pictures, events, My Info contents and contact information to be sent via the Push To Talk button.
• The Motorola i365IS is the company’s newest, highly durable phone that meets intrinsic safety requirements. Intrinsically safe equipment is given an approval rating for use in hazardous areas such as those with flammable gases or fuels. The rubberized and durable i365IS includes a bright color screen, Bluetooth technology, fixed antenna, improved vibration alerts, an emergency call button, GPS, and enhanced, front-ported, high-volume audio. Advanced features include multi-simultaneous talk-group communication, emergency group call and status messaging capabilities.

All three new Motorola phones are equipped with LINCaround capabilities, which enables users to manually transfer their phones to an off network two-way radio communication mode that can provide radio coverage within a six-mile radius (depending on site conditions). The i365 and i365IS are also certified to Military Standard 810F for dust, shock, extreme temperature, low pressure, solar radiation, blowing rain, humidity and vibration.

"We are excited to offer a selection of new Motorola phones to our customers this fall,” said Rodney Johnson, vice president of sales and distribution for SouthernLINC Wireless. "These three new phones show our commitment to offer products that are rugged and stylish to meet the varied needs of our diverse customer base.”

About SouthernLINC Wireless

SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier covering the major metro and rural areas in Alabama, Georgia, southeast Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options into one phone including Push To Talk two-way radio, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access and wireless data. More information about SouthernLINC Wireless can be obtained by calling 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visiting the SouthernLINC Wireless Web site at www.southernlinc.com.

About Southern Company

With nearly 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the Southeast, one of America’s fastest-growing regions. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our Web site at www.southerncompany.com.