9 Jul 2014 09:00
Sure launches Upp™ fuel cell technology from Intelligent Energy
Sure mobile users to now benefit from instant energy anytime, anywhere
Telecommunications services supplier Sure, part of the Batelco Group, has announced that it is partnering with Intelligent Energy, the international power technology company, to offer the Upp personal energy device in its retail stores.
"We have all experienced the frustration of a dead or dying phone so we are really looking forward to introducing our customers to Upp, which is an amazing alternative power source for when you need instant energy, anytime, anywhere off-grid to charge your mobile device," said Mike Fawkner Corbett, Sure's Head of Mobile.
Flight friendly*, Upp is a perfect portable travel companion, which enables mobile users to power USB-compatible portable electronic devices with a single Upp cartridge typically delivering up to one week of energy for smartphones**.
Designed to meet the growing demand for portable power driven by an ever-increasing need to power "on-the-go" electronic devices, Upp powers smartphones, wearable technology such as fitness bands, portable speakers, e-readers, portable gaming devices and digital cameras using just hydrogen and air.
Upp comes with its own mobile companion app, which shows users how much energy they have left in their cartridge, the nearest cartridge exchange locations, personal usage statistics, FAQs and customer support. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store (iOS 5 and higher) or from Google Play™ for Android™ devices (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and higher).
"In this fast changing mobile technology landscape, fuel cells present the latest in clean, portable energy solutions to powering mobile devices off-grid and provide a much longer operating life than a conventional battery. We all know how inconvenient it is when a mobile device runs short of power whilst you are away from a power socket. Upp now enables Sure customers to stay connected longer and use their devices with freedom from the constraints of ever shrinking battery life," continued Mike Fawkner Corbett.
"We are delighted to welcome Sure as the first telecommunication provider that is making the Upp personal energy device available to their customers. Upp allows you to live your life unplugged while making sure you stay connected both at work and in your social life," said Amar Samra, Intelligent Energy's Managing Director - Consumer Electronics.
The Upp starter pack (consisting of fuel cell and cartridge) is available now in Sure stores across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man for £149.95. Replacement Upp cartridges are £9.95 each, when exchanging an empty cartridge. The Upp fuel cell takes hydrogen provided by the Upp cartridge and combines it with air to produce clean electricity. Users simply need to connect the fuel cell to an Upp cartridge to achieve instant energy for their mobile devices.
* Fuel cell approved for carriage in aircraft cabin only. Carriage of more than two spare cartridges is prohibited. In the US and on US bound flights, spare cartridges cannot be put into checked baggage. Carriage on aircraft is subject to local safety and security procedures.
** Number of full charges may vary subject to device battery capacity, charging specification and conditions of use.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About Sure
Sure supplies telecommunication services in three major offshore jurisdictions: Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. Across the islands, Sure delivers mobile, broadband, fixed line, data centre and enterprise solutions to consumers, corporate and public sector clients.
Sure is the corporate division of the business and specialises in offshore connectivity, enabling those companies that operate in the islands to reliably and efficiently connect and transact with their global partners.
Sure is a member of the Batelco Group, a leading telecommunications provider to 16 markets spanning the Middle East & Northern Africa, Europe and the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Serving the communities where Sure operates is at the heart of the company's approach, and Sure is committed to behaving in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
About Intelligent Energy
Intelligent Energy develops efficient and clean fuel cell power systems for the global consumer electronics, automotive and distributed power and generation markets - from compact energy packs for mobile devices, to powertrains for zero-emission vehicles, and stationary power units for the always-on infrastructure.
We are working with international companies towards our aim of embedding our technology in mass market applications to solve the challenges of continuous power and productivity, by creating everyday energy solutions to power your life.
Intelligent Energy's headquarters and principal facility is located at Loughborough in the UK Midlands region.
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Contacts
Sure
Kirsten Morel
Edge Media
kirsten@edgemedia.co
Tel: +44 (0) 7797 753101
Intelligent Energy
Sukul M. Bagai
Racepoint Global
intelligentenergyuk@racepointglobal.com Tel: +44 (0)20 8811 2474