Every Microsoft Employee will Receive a Free Windows Phone 7
Every Microsoft Employee will Receive a Free Windows Phone 7
Posted 07/23/2010 at 3:23am
| by Paul Lilly
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It looks as though Microsoft is determined to get its Windows Phone 7 device into more hands than the ill-fated Kin series, and one way to do that is to give the phone away. Lots of them.
According to reports, Microsoft went and announced at the MGX (Microsoft Global Exchange) conference it will be handing out Windows Phone 7 devices to all of its employees. That works out to over 90,000 units, folks.
"With all the buzz, a lot of you are asking how you can get your hands on a phone and get more involved," Andy Lees, senior VP of Mobile, wrote in an internal email. "So, I am thrilled to announce that a new Windows Phone 7 will be made available to every Microsoft employee as we launch in each market around the world. The process will vary based on your market, your carrier, and your launch date so stay tuned for more information closer to launch."
Well played, Microsoft.
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GoodMoGo
November 26, 2010 at 9:37pm
Will MS also pay for the need to upgrade the employee's accounts in order to make up for the lack of USB file transfer/sync and the near exclusive cloud-oriented operation of this platform?
I am also surprised to see that the lack of hardware encryption requirement on MS' exchange servers will be total and worldwide. Or perhaps MS will not allow their employees with Windows 7 phones to transmit business-critical messages using their WP7 devices. They will have a stack of Blackberries or iPhones for when they actually need to do some work...
johnniespud
September 03, 2010 at 11:00am
How bout supplying windows 7 phones to all MSDN and Technet subscribers. That may get the market going for Microsoft
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