Last May, we reported on the teamup of U.S. Cellular, Motorola, and the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Today, U.S. Cellular and Motorola holds up their end of the sky, announcing that the RED MOTORAZR V3m is now available to support the same cause.

The MOTORAZR V3m is the first in a series of products in the United States to support the Global Fund, as well as to raise awareness in order to help the people of Africa fight AIDS. For every handset sold, US $17 will be directly contributed to the fund by the companies.

Says Ron Garriques, president of Motorola Mobile Devices, "Motorola is thrilled to bring U.S. Cellular into our partnership with (RED) and the Global Fund... Together, we are offering consumers the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa and create real change in the world."

On the other hand, U.S. Cellular is the first wireless carrier in the nation to offer the RED MOTORAZR with the same cause for motivation.

The mobile itself makes a striking statement with its ultra-thin design, aircraft grade aluminum housing and spun metal keypad. With features like the (RED) screen savers, a 1.3 megapixel digital camera with 4x digital zoom and video capture, playback and streaming, this mobile was meant to make heads turn. And hopefully, with all the joint efforts of these companies and foundation, it will also help fill heads with the proper awareness on the disease, as well as concern for those affected with it.

The Motorola RED MOTORAZR V3m is now available at MOTO(RED) Chicago through U. S. Cellular for US $79.95, with a two-year contract. For those who would wish to have a handset upgrade, they can purchase the mobile for the same price. As for its availability in U.S. Cellular stores across the country, expect it to paint the town red by November.

Now that's being red hot with a cause.