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AMD Teams Up With Telmex to Provide Affordable Internet Connectivity Throughout Mexico; Telmex Internet Box is Affordable, Easy-to-Use Solution for Citizens of Mexico
"Telmex is committed to bringing technology to the social sectorsof Mexico with the highest needs," said Andres Vazquez del Mercado,director of Marketing, Telmex. "Together with AMD, the Telmex InternetBox not only offers an easy to use and maintain solution for firsttime Internet users, but also is priced affordably to eliminate theeconomic barrier that has previously prevented many of our citizensfrom getting online."
As the leading telecommunications provider in Mexico, Telmex hasplayed an instrumental role in providing connectivity to more than 16percent of the country's population. The Telmex Internet Box isavailable for purchase in Telmex shops all over Mexico and containsthe PIC, a monitor, mouse and keyboard. The device comes preloadedwith word processing, spreadsheet, presentation viewer, e-mail, mediaplayer (photos, music and video), and instant messaging software.
The Personal Internet Communicator is one of several devices inAMD's 50x15 Initiative technology portfolio, targeted to provideaffordable connectivity options to consumers in high-growth nationsand increase educational and economic opportunities around the globe.Today, the PIC is being used by schools, universities, smallbusinesses and a broad range of consumers worldwide including theCaribbean, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Russia.
"We collaborate with companies that share our vision for globalconnectivity forged through a vibrant, sustainable business model,"said Gino Giannotti, vice president, Innovation Solutions, AMD. "AMDand Telmex recognize that education and access to the Internet arecrucial toward providing personal and professional developmentopportunities to consumers around the world. Bringing the TelmexInternet Box to market helps bridge the digital divide in Mexico andmoves us closer to achieving our goal of connecting 50 percent of theworld to the Internet by 2015."
For many populations across the globe, Internet connectivity is aluxury they cannot obtain or even access. AMD's 50x15 Initiative andthe introduction of affordable, simple devices are opening doorspreviously thought impossible. AMD recognizes they cannot do this ontheir own and enlists the help of the world's leading serviceproviders. As part of AMD's 50x15 technology portfolio, the PIC issetting the standard for innovative business practices that aiddeveloping technology communities.
Availability
For more information on the Telmex Internet Box, including whereto buy, visit http://www.amd.com/telmex_pic.
About 50x15
AMD's 50x15 initiative is a bold and far-reaching effort todevelop new technology and solutions that will help enable affordableInternet access and computing capability for 50 percent of the world'spopulation by the year 2015. With the global population estimated toreach 7.2 billion people in 2015, there is tremendous potential for50x15 to bring billions of people into the digital age.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is a leading global provider ofinnovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications andconsumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated todelivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs thatempower users worldwide. For more information visit www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof are trademarks ofAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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