Samsung SCH-u520 cell phone is now available exclusively thorugh Alltel retail stores since December 7th last week. This is the first handset that supports Alltel’s new Axcess Mobile Guide, a navigation service provided by Networks in Motion, an award-winning wireless navigation and location-based services (LBS) company, that lets customers to hear voice turn-by-turn guidance, view maps, find locations (restaurants, hotels, landmarks, ATMs, etc), plan trips, and much more. Not free though. Customers must pay a $9.99 monthly subscription fee, or $2.99 daily pass, if they want to take advantage of this cool navigation service.

The SCH-u520 cell phone also boasts its multimedia capabilities. It comes with an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera with video recording functions, a high-resolution display, built-in FM radio tuner, and high-quality stereo sound. It is also the first Alltel phone to support Bluetooth A2DP profile which allows users to connect to a stereo Bluetooth headset and stream the music wirelessly from the phone onto the headset. Furthermore, users will be able to watch TV and access podcasts as well.

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