CES 2009: Gigaset Communications Announces the Launch of its Popular Gigaset DECT 6.0 Line of Phones in the U.S.

Gigaset Communications is pleased to announce the introduction of its DECT 6.0 Gigaset A580, S675 IP and SL785 phones in the United States. Currently available in Europe, these Gigaset phones have been extremely popular and widely distributed — an average of half of all households in Germany and one in five in Europe now make their phone calls with a Gigaset phone. Now, Gigaset Communications will make available their cordless phones, which have been hailed as a perfect combination of form and function in Europe, to U.S. customers in 2009.

“The DECT phones offered by Gigaset Communications have been highly successful in Europe, so I am excited to be able to make the next generation of that line available for our North American customers,” said Rod Keller, CEO of Gigaset Communications USA LLC. “These phones are great because they are not only high-end, stylish phones, but also offer incredible functionality. North American consumers are always looking for the latest and greatest when it comes to communication devices; these new DECT 6.0 phones offer a unique blend of high quality, innovation and stylish design.”

“While the overall cordless voice segment has been under considerable pressure, retail, cordless phones based on DECT 6.0 technology have enjoyed an acceptance rate, as exhibited by the growth in market share,” said Stephen Baker, Vice President of industry analysis for The NPD Group. “Cordless communication devices based on the DECT 6.0 technology are likely to emerge as the standard here in the United States as it is in the rest of the world.”

The entry-level Gigaset A580 IP phone offers up to 25 hours of talk time and 210 hours of standby time, allowing for near limitless conversation time with family and friends. The A580 IP is also eco-friendly, cutting power consumption by up to 60 percent compared against conventional Gigaset phones. The illuminated display and keys of the A580 IP allow for ease of use, even in the dark.

The Gigaset S675 IP is a cordless phone with an integrated answering machine that enables users to make calls over the Internet without a PC, as well as fixed-line networks. The new High Definition Sound Performance(TM) technology (HDSP) delivers broadband calls with crystal-clear voice quality — users will feel as though they are having a face-to-face conversation. Both phones also offer Gigaset’s NextG Communications capability. With these phones, consumers can easily and intuitively access data services, such as directory look-up and RSS feeds, previously available only via a computer or more expensive cellular-based smart phones.

The award-winning Gigaset SL785 embodies the highest level of design and technology innovation seen in a cordless phone. This new design has already been recognized with an international Red.Dot Honorable Mention award, receiving rave reviews for its metal handset frame and charging cradle. The SL785 also includes user-friendly features such as an ergonomic keypad and large, icon-based color display. In addition to its award-winning form, the SL785 is also an eco-friendly phone with reduced power consumption.

About Gigaset Communications USA LLC

Gigaset Communications USA LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gigaset Communications GmbH and a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. The company with its U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas and its global headquarters in Munich, Germany, develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality products under the brand Siemens Gigaset. The portfolio includes fixed-network phones, Voice over IP devices, routers, gateways, software solutions as well as WIMAX devices. The primary production site is in Bocholt, Germany, where the Gigaset products are developed and manufactured under the most stringent quality and environmental standards.

Gigaset Communications GmbH is an ARQUES Industries AG (www.arques.de) company.

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CONTACT: Gigaset Communications USA LLC: Mark Nietubyc, +1-972-759-2465,
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