DALLAS - (Business Wire) Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the installation of 115 charging stations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH), Miami International Airport (MIA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). With today’s additions, Samsung Mobile has installed charging stations in 10 of the nation’s busiest airports in the U.S., which are accessible to more than 395 million passengers annually.
“This is the largest number of charging stations Samsung Mobile has announced in one day,” said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Mobile. “With the holiday travel season just around the corner, we want the Samsung Mobile charging stations to reduce stress, keep families connected and provide a much-needed convenience to travelers trying to reach their loved ones.”
Four charging stations are currently installed at IAH, three located in the in the North and South Concourses of Terminal A, along with one station in Terminal D. By the end of the year, 40 stations will be installed at flight stations, shuttle stations and in Terminals A, C, D and E at IAH. Travelers at MIA can access 40 charging stations in each of the airport’s seven concourses and at pre-security areas throughout the MIA terminal. More than 35 charging stations are available at IAD to keep passengers powered up while on-the-go.
“One of our top priorities is to give each passenger the best customer service they could possibly get at Houston’s airports,” says Rob Wigington, Houston Airport System Deputy Director. “Providing electronic outlets for passengers to charge their gadgets while they’re on the go to Bush Intercontinental’s 105 domestic and nearly 70 international destinations will definitely be a plus for them.”
Samsung Mobile Charging Stations are outfitted with four outlets per station, allowing several travelers to re-charge their electronic devices at the same time for free. The stations are built to charge personal electronics designed for U.S. voltage (i.e., 120 volts), and are also equipped with a small shelf to hold travelers’ mobile phones and other electronic equipment. Dominion Virginia Power, Reliant Energy in Houston and Florida Power and Light will provide electricity for charging stations at each airport.
“We are very excited about the decision of Samsung Mobile to brand charging stations at Miami International Airport,” said Miguel Southwell, Deputy Director of Business Retention and Development for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. “This decision comes at just the right time. Miami International Airport was looking to enhance its customer service by providing charging stations to passengers at no cost and Samsung Mobile, through JCDecaux Airport, Inc., agreed to be the sponsor. We hope this is the beginning of a long relationship with such a prestigious company as Samsung Mobile.”
Samsung Mobile has installed charging stations at some of the nation’s largest airports, including 54 stations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 51 stations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 50 stations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 22 stations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), 18 stations at Orlando International Airport (MCO), 12 stations at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), along with eight Samsung Mobile Travel Centers at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
“The early commitment and vision from Samsung Mobile has paved the way for one of the most unique and engaging branding experiences in U.S. airport history,” said Jean-Luc Decaux, Co-CEO of JCDecaux NA.
1About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, and Telecommunication Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
About Houston Airport System
The Houston Airport System served a record 52 million passengers in 2007. It is the 4th-largest multi-airport system in the U.S. and the 6th-largest in the world. Bush Intercontinental is the nation's 8th-busiest airport. According to J.D. Powers & Associates, William P. Hobby Airport ranks among the top-performing smaller airports in the United States in terms of customer satisfaction. HAS annually contributes over $24 billion in positive economic impact to the Greater Houston region. For more information watch Houston Airports Today every Saturday at 9:30 am on KTBU Channel 55 or visit www.fly2houston.com.
About Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA), owned by Miami-Dade County and operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, handles more than 33 million passengers and two million tons of cargo annually, and is among the nation’s busiest international passenger and cargo airports. As the gateway of the Americas, MIA has more South American flights than all U.S. airports combined and more Latin American and Caribbean flights than any other U.S. airport. The 85 airlines currently at MIA provide service to more than 140 cities around the world. For more information, please visit www.miami-airport.com.
About JCDecaux
- 2007 revenues: €2,106.6 million; revenues for the first quarter of 2008: €482.2 million
- JCDecaux is listed on the Eurolist of Euronext Paris and is part of the Euronext 100, Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good indexes
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1 "Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy."
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