Telecom Lead America: Sprint has introduced HTC EVO 4G LTE
smartphone on its 4G LTE network. HTC EVO 4G LTE will be available in the
second quarter for $199.99 (excludes taxes and surcharges).
The latest smartphone focuses on exceptional improvements
in camera technology, audio and voice quality on both the network and device.
Once again, we are partnering with HTC to deliver the
benchmark Android device for the year with the next generation of our
award-winning EVO brand. We know our customers will appreciate the focus on
audio and voice quality with EVO 4G LTE, including the addition of Beats Audio
and HD Voice capability,” said Sprint CEO Dan Hesse.
With the launch of HTC EVO 4G LTE, Sprint becomes the
first U.S. carrier to announce plans for a nationwide HD Voice network
beginning in late 2012 as part of Sprint’s Network Vision program.
HTC EVO 4G LTE is built on Android 4.0, Ice Cream
Sandwich and integrated with HTC Sense 4. The smartphone boasts a vibrant
4.7-inch HD display, HD voice capabilities, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, large
2000mAh embedded battery and dual-cameras (8-megapixel rear-facing and
1.3-megapixel front-facing) with instant capture capability.
HTC EVO 4G LTE is Sprint’s first device with HTC’s
Authentic Sound experience integrating Beats Audio. The technology enables
customers to hear music the way the artist intended with unique audio tuning
that delivers thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs.
The partnership between HTC and Sprint
has resulted in one of the most popular
and successful smartphone brands of all time with over 7 million
EVO devices sold to date.,” said Jason Mackenzie, president, HTC
Corporation.
Sprint said that its HTC EVO 4G LTE customers can enjoy
an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans.
Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, Anytime
includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America
while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones.
Recently, Sprint and ZTE announced the upcoming availability of a family-friendly
Android-powered device called ZTE Fury.
editor@telecomlead.com
