T-Mobile have announced a further two handsets for its Hotspot@Home service, the Nokia 6301 and Samsung SGH-t339.  Both use WiFi for VoIP; T-Mobile’s package offers unlimited nationwide VoIP calls made from any accessible hotspot.  In addition, the handsets both feature cameras, microSD slots for memory expansion, myFaves compatibility and triband GSM/GPRS/EDGE.

The Nokia 6301 measures in at 4.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches and weighs 3.2 ounces. A slim candybar, it comes with a desktop recharging stand. Its media player features A2DP stereo Bluetooth and can cope with WMA, MP3, AAC and eAAC+ files. It has a 240 x 320 pixel, 16-million color display as well as a 2.0 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture.

Meanwhile, the t339 also has stereo Bluetooth (and plays MP3, AAC and AAC+ files). It has a 176 x 220 pixel, 262k color display and a 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture.

Both handsets should be available today, June 23rd 2008. You’ll need a T-Mobile @Home VoIP plan to take advantage of the WiFi calls.

Press Release:

T-Mobile USA Introduces Nokia 6301 and Samsung SGH-t339
Stylish New Phones Support Unlimited Calling Over Wi-Fi With T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Service

BELLEVUE, Wash. – June 23, 2008 – T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced the availability of the Nokia 6301 and Samsung SGH-t339, the newest additions to the growing lineup of phones that support T-Mobile® HotSpot @HomeSM service, which provides unlimited, nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection in addition to great in-home coverage.*

The Nokia 6301 and Samsung t339 bring two stylish phone options to the expanding T-Mobile HotSpot @Home family. The groundbreaking wireless service was first introduced a year ago with two handset options. Now T-Mobile customers can choose from eight HotSpot-enabled phones, including three smartphones and a variety of Nokia and Samsung phones.

With a stunning red finish and a thin flip form factor, the Samsung t339 provides the right balance of style and technology. This Wi-Fi-enabled phone is outfitted with stereo Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, a music player and instant messaging capability.

The Nokia 6301 provides the style of a home phone with the look of a mobile. The sleek, stainless steel bar phone comes with a standup charger so customers can conveniently dock their phone, similar to the design of a home cordless phone. The Nokia 6301 is also equipped with a robust feature set, including a 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth and a music player.

“Since launching T-Mobile HotSpot @Home nearly a year ago, T-Mobile has remained committed to building our portfolio of handsets to support this innovative wireless service,” said Sajal Sahay, director of product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “These new phones are stylish offerings for our customers who want to take advantage of unlimited nationwide calling and great wireless coverage — all for an affordable price.”

Key features of the Nokia 6301:
Wi-Fi-enabled; supports T-Mobile HotSpot @Home
T-Mobile myFavesSM-enabled
Music player (supports WMA, MP3, AAC and eAAC+)
Stereo Bluetooth connectivity
2.0 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture
Expandable memory with microSD (support for up to 4GB)
Instant messaging; supports AIM, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live
Speakerphone
FM radio
Tri-band 850/1800/1900 MHz; GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMA
Display: 240 x 320 pixels, TFT, 16 million colors
Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches, 3.2 ounces

Key features of the Samsung t339:
Wi-Fi-enabled; supports T-Mobile HotSpot @Home
T-Mobile myFaves-enabled
Music player (supports MP3, AAC and AAC+)
Stereo Bluetooth connectivity
1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture
Expandable memory with microSD (support for up to 2GB)
Instant messaging; supports AIM, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live
Speakerphone
Tri-band 850/1800/1900 MHz; GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMA
Display: 176 x 220 pixels, TFT, 262k
Dimensions: 3.62 x 1.83 x 0.78 inches, 3.3 ounces

The Nokia 6301 and Samsung t339 will be available beginning June 23, 2008, at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.t-mobile.com. For more information about the new phones, please visit www.t-mobile.com. For more information about T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, visit http://t-mobile.com/talkforever.

* Unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi calling requires HotSpot @Home plan, qualifying rate plan, broadband Internet connection and wireless router. Regular plan minutes are used when call does not originate on Wi-Fi network. For more information about HotSpot @Home, visit t-mobile.com/talkforever.

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. operation of Deutsche Telekom AG’s Mobile Communications Business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International, one of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications. By the end of the first quarter of 2008, 123 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 30.8 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standard. 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 www.t-mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark, and HotSpot is a trademark, of Deutsche Telekom AG. HotSpot @Home, myFaves, and the myFaves design are service marks of T-Mobile USA, Inc.