Motorola Gets Groovy, Baby!

Further proof of the impending end of Western civilization: limited-edition Austin Powers accessories give you 'the power to get groovy while on the go'

July 11, 2002

2 Min Read

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and VoiceStream Wireless Corp., the U.S. subsidiary of T-Mobile International, today announced an offer for Austin Powers fanatics to transform their mobile phones and put some mojo in their Moto. In conjunction with the release of "Austin Powers in Goldmember," the companies are teaming to offer an exclusive Austin Powers-themed accessories bundle for the Motorola T193 wireless phone and a chance to win a Mini Cooper. From groovy faceplates to a Soul Bossa Nova ring tone, this offer allows VoiceStream/T-Mobile customers to get more features by personalizing the way they communicate from the inside out. In addition, when movie lovers activate a new Motorola T193 with VoiceStream/T- Mobile service at the company's more than 550 stores nationwide, they will receive a free Austin T193 faceplate by mail. As the cult-like following of New Line Cinema's Austin Powers trilogy grows, Motorola and VoiceStream/T-Mobile will make this exclusive Austin Powers-themed offer available July 15. Now, the millions of Motorola T193 users and millions of Austin fans can unite their mutual passions. In addition to the offer for a free faceplate with the purchase and activation of a Motorola T193 with VoiceStream/T-Mobile service, an accessories bundle including a limited edition Austin Powers faceplate, a car charger and a free voucher to download the Soul Bossa Nova swingtone ring will be available for purchase. International Man of Mystery enthusiasts can also get more fun online beginning July 15 at www.getmoremojo.com, which will feature demos of Motorola's T193 and a chance to text and talk with Austin Powers characters. Web site visitors can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win the newest ultimate mojo-mobile, the Mini Cooper. At the site, consumers can create their very own movie using actual scenes from the film and scripting their own personal message to email to friends. "More and more, wireless communication and personalization go hand in hand," said Angela McCune, marketing director for Motorola. "Now, Austin Powers fever meets Motofun, giving fans the power to get groovy while on the go." Motorola Inc. VoiceStream Wireless Corp.

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