Orange UK has launched the Motorola ATRIX smartphone that features an in-built biometric fingerprint reader for enhanced personal security. The HSPA device also features a 1 GHz dual core processor for faster browsing. Motorola ATRIX is free to Orange customers on a GBP35 per month 24-month contract that includes 600 minutes, 750 MB data allowance, unlimited texts, 50 MMS and unlimited Wi-Fi per month.

On sale exclusively from Orange from tomorrow, Motorola ATRIX™ is the world's first smartphone to have an in-built biometric fingerprint reader for enhanced personal security.

The award winning Motorola ATRIX is tipped to be one of the biggest releases in 2011. The fingerprint reader allows you to unlock the phone with the swipe of a finger, and the device also features a powerful 1GHz dual core processor so you can open web pages twice as fast as most other smartphones - as well as having the capacity to connect up to a HDTV to show video, games, music and more.

Nicola Shenton, Head of Device Portfolio, Orange UK said: "This really is the ultimate smart phone for gadget fans packed full of tech wizardry and features. With its multimedia accessories* and groundbreaking fingerprint swipe access, this is an innovative handset that Orange is proud to be bringing to the UK first.”

Jeremy Marks, Director, Spymaster – security experts - said: "Biometric fingerprint security is the best way to protect your device. This type of technology offers consumers a new level of security surpassing anything we have seen before on a smartphone."

Motorola ATRIX is free to Orange customers on a £35 per month, 24 month contract, which includes 600 minutes, 750 MB data allowance, unlimited texts, 50 MMS and unlimited wi-fi per month*.

For more information on Motorola ATRIX, accessories, and to register interest in the device, go to www.orange.co.uk/motorolaatrix or to reserve a handset, please visit Orange retail shops or call Orange telesales.