Motorola In World’s Highest Mobile Phone Call

May 24, 2007 – 4:48 pm

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Motorola was interested in proving at what extreme heights they could make a successful mobile phone, and the results may surprise you. Rod Baber is known for setting world records for the highest-ever land-based mobile phone call and text message using the MOTO Z8 mobile handset.

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The call was made from 29,035 feet (8848 meters) on the highest peak of Mount Everest at 5.37am local time on Monday May 21st. The first phone call was made to a special voicemail account and the text was sent to John Barlow of Motorola Inc.

“Everest symbolises the greatest challenge to any climber. To reach the summit and achieve world records with Motorola is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, said Mr Baber from Everest Base Camp. “My MOTO Z8 has totally enhanced the experience up here, giving me the added confidence and peace of mind to know that friends, family and even help were just a phone call away.” he continued.

“Motorola is committed to pushing the limits of technology and innovation and we have a strong heritage of world first achievements,” said Patrick Mulligan, area Director for Motorola’s mobile devices business in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Pakistan.

“We famously provided the technology that communicated the first words from the moon, and now we’re pleased to say we were the first to provide a mobile call from the top of the world. This challenge was a true test of man and machine for Rod and MOTO Z8.” he continued.

Another cool feature about the MOTO Z8 is that is also features Motorola’s first ever “kick slider”, a graceful mechanism that achieves a “fit-to-face” profile by gliding open in a curve to match the contour of your face. You know that’s bound to be popular. Congrats to Ron on the accomplishment.

To learn more about the mission: Everest Climb

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