Verizon Wireless CDM8975 Push to Talk handset announced

Verizon Wireless CDM8975 Handset

Verizon Wireless announces the immediate availability of its new CDM8975 Push to Talk handset. Sporting an industrial clamshell design, the phone offers effective, fast two-way communication and feature-rich wireless experience at an attractive price.

This Verizon Wireless CDM8975 phone offers its customers a Push to Talk service which leverages the company’s Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network. It supports VZ Navigator that offers audible turn-by-turn maps, directions and millions of data points.

The Web-enabled phone comes equipped with a 1.3 megapixel digital camera, video recording capabilities, Bluetooth technology, voice commands, voice activated dialing and a stereo speaker. You can also access Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video services. Furthermore, the spec sheet also talks a dedicated Push to Talk and speakerphone button, Internal antenna and an optional microSD memory card up to 8 GB.

The Verizon Wireless CDM8975 handset is available for $99.99 after signing a two-year customer agreement and $50 mail-in rebate. The rebate will be received in the form of a debit card. The Verizon Wireless customers can opt for Unlimited Push to Talk service at $5 per month. The phone is available at the Verizon Wireless website and through Verizon Wireless Communications Stores from March 9.