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Verizon Wireless has unveiled its first LTE smartphone, the
ThunderBolt, manufactured by Taiwan’s HTC. The device runs on the
Android 2.2 “Froyo” operating system and features a 4.3-inch display,
8-megapixel rear facing camera and 1.3-megapixel front facing camera,
as well as a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and mobile hotspot capability.
It will retail at US$249.99 on a two-year contract and can be purchased
with a standard monthly voice plan starting at US$39.99 and unlimited
data at US$29.99.
Verizon Wireless and HTC today announced that the ThunderBolt by
HTC, exclusively from Verizon Wireless, is available on March 17 in
Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $249.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
Powered by Android™ 2.2, the ThunderBolt by HTC is the first
smartphone to take advantage of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network. The
ThunderBolt by HTC features the latest version of the HTC Sense™
experience, which offers enhancements including new personalization
options, a consolidated e-mail inbox, and unique camera effects and
filters. The ThunderBolt by HTC is equipped with support for Google
Mobile Services, including Gmail™, YouTube™ and Android Market™ with
thousands of free apps. Additionally, the ThunderBolt by HTC will
feature 4G LTE optimized apps such as EA’s Rock Band, Gameloft’s Let’s
Golf! 2, Tunewiki and Bitbop.
Additional features:
- 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and
upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area
- 4.3” WVGA display
- 8-megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording
- 1.3-megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities
- Newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor
- Mobile Hotspot capability – share 4G connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- 8 GB of onboard memory and a pre-installed 32 GB microSD card (Actual formatted capacity will be less)
- Built-in kickstand for easy media viewing
With the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a
Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package.
Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an unlimited
4G LTE data plan start is $29.99 monthly access.
Mobile Hotspot allows users to connect up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled
devices to the nation’s fastest wireless network via an application
available on the ThunderBolt by HTC. Mobile Hotspot will be included
through May 15 for no additional charge. Customers can track their data
usage by downloading the My Verizon app available in Android Market or
by logging on to their My Verizon accounts online at www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless 4G LTE visit www.verizonwireless.com/4glte. For more information about the ThunderBolt by HTC please visit www.verizonwireless.com/thunderbolt.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
go to www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G
network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than
94 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 82,000
employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon
Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For
more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.
To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and
high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the
Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the
mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it
does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives
and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock
Exchange under ticker 2498.
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