Sunnyvale, Calif. -- December 19, 2005 --AMD
(NYSE: AMD) and Telefonica today announced availability of the FIC
Conectado Personal Internet Communicator (PIC), a complete Internet
access solution including software, hardware, connectivity and support.
The FIC Conectado PIC, now available in all 622 cities in the Brazilian
state of São Paulo, is an innovative consumer electronics device
designed to provide Brazilian consumers easy access to the vast amounts
of information and educational materials available over the Internet.
Telefonica, a world leader in the telecommunications sector with more
than 120 million customers across Europe, Africa and Latin America, is
committed to improving education and economic opportunities in
developing nations. With a population of more than 180 million citizens
and an Internet user rate around 11 percent, Brazil is primed to extend
Internet access and educational opportunities to a larger number of
citizens.
The capital city of São Paulo, within the state of the same name, is
the most populous metropolitan area in South America. In this thriving
hub exists a mature technological and communications infrastructure,
providing a solid foundation for Telefonica to distribute the FIC
Conectado PIC. Working with AMD, Telefonica offers a tremendous
opportunity to boost technological growth for more than 36 million
citizens living in the state of São Paulo.
“Access to information on the Internet has the potential to improve
education, advance business and enhance communication in São Paulo and
across South America, paying significant economic and social
dividends,” said Odmar Almeida Filho, vice president for Telefônica's
home clients division. “There are millions of families who cannot
afford a PC at home to connect to the Internet. They've been waiting
for an affordable, reliable solution. We believe this is it.”
Telefonica recently pledged support for AMD’s 50x15
initiative, a program to connect 50 percent of the world’s population
by 2015. The Personal Internet Communicator is the first of many
solutions AMD and its partners plan to offer to increase global
connectivity. PICs provide consumers a secure, stable Internet access
environment preloaded with software including Internet browser, e-mail,
word processing, spreadsheet applications and a presentation viewer.
Running on a MicrosoftWindows
powered operating system, offered with bundled Internet service, and
available through micro-financing programs, customers can quickly and
affordably connect to the Web with an out-of-the-box experience
first-time users can easily navigate.
“We’re pleased to support the efforts of AMD and Telefonica to foster a
digital economy in Brazil through better access to affordable computing
and the Internet,” said Brad Carpenter, general manager, Value
Computing, Windows Client Group at Microsoft. “The availability of the
FIC Conectado reflects efforts of industry innovation by AMD and others
to create more opportunities for Brazilians to benefit from the
unlimited potential of technology.”
“Telefonica is a well-recognized, global brand with a track
record of success in delivering Internet connectivity to high-growth
nations,” said Dr. William T. Edwards, senior vice president and chief
innovation officer, AMD. “Collectively we are leveraging the expertise
and resources of both companies to enable technology-based education
and economic development throughout Brazil.”
Internet service providers in the Caribbean, Panama, India, Mexico,
Turkey and now Brazil are leveraging PICs to deliver affordable
connectivity to consumers throughout the world. Development partners
include Microsoft, Samsung, Seagate and Macromedia.
Pricing and Availability
The FIC Conectado PIC is currently available for R$ 799.00 cash,
plus delivery or R$ 42.90 per month, including Internet service and
support. For more information, including where to buy, visit www.itelefonica.com.br/computador or call 0800 77 15 236.
News Source: AMD Press Release
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