Samsung Mobile and T-Mobile USA Introduce Samsung Behold II

Samsung`s First Joint Android-Powered Mobile Phone from Samsung and T-Mobile
Offers Rich Internet, Multimedia Experience
DALLAS & BELLEVUE, Wash.--(Business Wire)--
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 phone provider
in the U.S. 2, and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability
of the Samsung Behold II powered by Android. The Behold II is a full
touch-screen phone integrating the open and innovative Android platform from
Open Handset Alliance with Samsung`s next generation TouchWiz user interface and
T-Mobile`s high-speed 3G network for a rich mobile experience.

Following the success of its predecessor, the Samsung Behold, the Behold II will
be available exclusively from T-Mobile and is currently scheduled to launch
before the start of the holidays. The sleek touch-screen phone is the first from
T-Mobile USA to feature a 3.2-inch AMOLED screen, which provides crisper colors
and wider viewing angles. In addition, the Behold II is equipped with Samsung`s
innovative TouchWiz user interface, allowing easy customization with widgets
located in a slide out tray on the left side of the home screen and providing
one-touch access to a customer`s favorite and most commonly used features and
applications. The Behold II offers three different homescreens to drag and drop
widgets onto the screen and organize the different workspaces with favorite
widgets and application shortcuts. Samsung`s intuitive cube menu also provides
quick access to six top multimedia features, including music, photos, videos,
the Web, YouTube and Amazon MP3 for music downloads.

"We`re excited to announce Samsung`s first Android-powered device with T-Mobile
in the U.S.," said Omar Khan, senior vice president of strategy and product
management for Samsung Mobile. "The Behold II follows the success of the Behold
that launched last year taking the device and user experience to the next level
with the Android platform, a large 3.2-inch AMOLED screen, next generation
TouchWiz user interface and customization capabilities and premium features."

"T-Mobile continues to expand our line-up of Android-powered phones in time for
the holiday season with the addition of the Samsung Behold II," said Travis
Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. "The premium screen and
quality camera coupled with Samsung`s innovative cube menu makes the Behold II a
multimedia powerhouse that`s made even stronger by T-Mobile`s high-speed 3G
network."

The Behold II will keep customers organized and entertained with access to
built-in Google mobile services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail,
YouTube and Google Talk as well as thousands of applications and games available
for download from Android Market. The Wi-Fi-enabled Behold II also supports
personal email and corporate email with Exchange ActiveSync, as well as instant
messaging, and text, picture and video messaging. Additional features include a
5 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash, five shooting modes and video
capabilities, visual voicemail which allows customers to listen to voicemails in
order of preference, MP3 player, up to 16GB of external memory, assisted GPS and
Bluetooth 2.1.

Model number: SGH-t939

3G coverage is not available everywhere. For information where T-Mobile 3G
service is available or to see T-Mobile`s Personal Coverage Check tool, please
visit http://www.TMobile.com/Coverage.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and
telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information,
please visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008
consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in
179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of two business units:
Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. 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 www.samsung.com.

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of
Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the second quarter of 2009, almost 150
million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the
Deutsche Telekom group - 33.5 million by T-Mobile USA - all via a common
technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world`s most widely used digital
wireless standards. T-Mobile`s innovative wireless products and services help
empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent
research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions
throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more
information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally
registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

Android, Open Handset Alliance, YouTube, Google, Google Search, Google Maps,
Gmail, Google Talk, Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the current
views of Deutsche Telekom management with respect to future events. The words
"anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan,"
"project" and "should " and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current
plans, estimates, and projections, and therefore you should not place too much
reliance on them. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most
of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond Deutsche Telekom`s
control, including, without limitation, those factors set forth in
"Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" contained in Deutsche Telekom`s
annual report on Form 20-F filed on February 28, 2008. If these or other risks
and uncertainties materialize, or if the assumptions underlying any of these
statements prove incorrect, Deutsche Telekom`s actual results may be materially
different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Deutsche Telekom
does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking
statements.

1
Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power
adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified
products use less energy, save money, and help protect the
environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict
energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection
Agency and the US Department of Energy.
2
Based upon reported shipment data from Strategy Analytics Q2 2009 U.S.
Market Share Handset Shipments Report.

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