Innovative Safe Driving Program Offers Free BlackBerry Smartphone
Written by ZoomSafer
Monday, 07 December 2009
ZoomSafer partners with Wirefly to increase use of safe driving software on the road
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ZoomSafer, the leading provider of innovative solutions to prevent distracted driving, launched its new web site today and unveiled a ground-breaking marketing program offering consumers a BlackBerry smartphone equipped to run ZoomSafer's safe driving software.
Determined to eliminate dangerous driving distractions due to texting and emailing - ZoomSafer has teamed up with Wirefly to furnish ZoomSafer-supported BlackBerry smartphones for FREE with select service plans to qualifying customers of every major U.S. wireless provider.
"We've created flexible software for smartphones that automatically knows when you're driving and actively encourages you to use your phone in a safe, responsible, and hands-free manner," said ZoomSafer co-founder Matt Howard. "Thanks to our partnership with Wirefly, the internet's leading authorized retailer of cell phones and plans, we're offering, at no upfront cost, BlackBerry smartphones so that current or new wireless subscribers can use ZoomSafer to answer the distracted driving problem."
ZoomSafer locks your BlackBerry's keypad when you begin driving to prevent outbound texting and emailing. Inbound alerts are suppressed temporarily to eliminate the temptation to look at your phone, and a reply is automatically dispatched on your behalf letting the sender know you're driving and you'll get back to them when you reach your destination. ZoomSafer also allows you to make and receive hands-free phone calls.
"Wireless devices have awarded us the freedom to stay connected with our family and friends and to conduct business anytime, anywhere. Unfortunately, our inability to `disconnect' while driving has created serious safety concerns," said Andy Zeinfeld, chief executive officer of Simplexity, parent company of Wirefly.com. "Wirefly is one of the largest distributors of wireless products in America today. And as an industry leader, we recognize we have an unprecedented opportunity to offer a low-cost solution to a very serious problem associated with cell phone usage."
For more information on ZoomSafer or to order your BlackBerry smartphone today, please visit www.zoomsafer.com.
About ZoomSafer
ZoomSafer is the leading provider of innovative software solutions to prevent distracted driving. Founded in 2009, ZoomSafer's beta software is the safest way to use your phone while driving. Uniquely designed for today's highly mobile, text-happy, and hyper-connected society, ZoomSafer offers solutions that prevent distracted driving for consumers, corporations, and government organizations. For more information please visit www.zoomsafer.com.
About Wirefly
Wirefly.com is America's trusted source for cell phones and wireless service plans. Owned and operated by Simplexity, Wirefly.com is the Internet's #1 authorized dealer for every major cellular carrier in the U.S. Wirefly.com also offers discounts and services not available in retail wireless stores, including real-time online order status and tracking, and the guaranteed lowest price - online or anywhere else -- on cell phone devices from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, LG, BlackBerry and many other cell phone handset manufacturers. Wirefly.com has been named Best of the Web by Forbes magazine as the "best all-around number portability portal" and "Best in Overall Customer Experience" by Keynote Performance Systems. For more information on Wirefly.com, its wireless products and its services, visit http://www.wirefly.com.
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