Hop-on, Inc. unveiled its new series of phones. The phones range from the Disposable HOP1800 phone at $10 to the HOP1809, a true 3G phone for under $125. They are two different wireless technologies and are not compatible with each other. A GSM cell phone cannot operate using a CDMA network and vice versa. Also, CDMA phones in North America do not utilize SIM cards. GSM service providers in the U.S. include T-Mobile and Cingular/AT&T, while Verizon Wireless and Sprint use CDMA technology.

    "We are constantly striving to bring the best technology into the hands of the consumer at the lowest price possible. I think we have hit a homerun with our new line of phones, especially the HOP1809," commented Peter Michaels, President of Hop-on.

    The HOP1809 compared to the iPhone is smaller in length and width. With true 3G technology, the HOP1809 offers users a wider range of services than ever before. This includes video calls, wireless data, and faster delivery speeds on both the down and uplink, all in a cool looking, lightweight aluminum sleek phone.

    Michaels further stated, "Unlike the iPhone, the camera view finder at the front of the HOP1809 (http://hop-on.com/hop18093g.html) has the capability of facilitating true video conference calls. I'm really excited with this new series."

    The 1800 Series of Hop-on phones are in production and will be available everywhere by 3Q 2008. Hop-on will be making its US debut at the MLB All-star game at Yankee stadium in New York City July 14th weekend.  

HOP1809 3g technical specifications:
    - Band: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1800/1900 MHz UMTS 850MHz
    - Hardware Platform: Qualcomm MSM6245
    - Software Platform: Brew 3.1.5
    - OS: REX
    - Size: 109.2 mm (L) x 47.7mm (W) x 14.5mm (H)
    - LCD: 1.8 inch CSTN Display
    - Main Camera: VGA 1.3M Pixel CMOS
    - Sub Camera: VGA 300K Pixel /CMOS
    - Battery Capability: 1100mAH
    - Speaker: Dual Speaker
    - Ring tone: Polyphonic (72 Midi)
    - Supported: SMS; MMS;
    - E-mail: STK/JAVA MIDP 2.0/Mp3/Mp4
    - Bluetooth V1.2
    - USB PC Modem
    - Extended T-Flash Card to 2G/ FM radio (Optional)