Available beginning Nov. 2, ZTE Warp boasts the most important touchscreen and the top megapixel camera within the Boost Mobile Android lineup
IRVINE, Calif., and RICHARDSON, Texas – Boost Mobile, ranked Highest in Customer support Performance and buy Experience among Non-Contract Wireless Providers by J.D. Power and co-workers, and ZTE Corporation, a number one global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today introduced ZTE WarpTM, ZTE’s first smartphone offering for Boost Mobile.
Boasting an outsized 4.3-inch display, 5MP camera and Boost’s exclusive Mobile ID service, the addition of ZTE Warp complements Boost Mobile’s existing lineup of Android smartphone devices. Customers will profit from a wide screen that provides a colourful viewing experience delivering great picture quality and rich content all powered by the Sprint Nationwide Network.
“Boost Mobile is amazingly excited to partner with one of the most fastest growing and biggest handset makers on earth, to introduce the ZTE Warp,” said Andre Smith, vice chairman-Boost Mobile. “ZTE Warp delivers an impressive Android device for Boost Mobile customers seeking a gigantic screen experience to capture and look at higher quality photos and video.”
Featuring Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 1GHz processor and an expandable memory slot that supports microSD cards as much as 32GB (2GB card included), ZTE Warp’s chipset and memory configuration supports everyday functions, multitasking and knowledge-intensive applications. Its 5MP camera with auto-focus and LED flash enables user-friendly, point-and-shoot photography.
Additional key specifications on ZTE Warp:
GPS-enabled
Stereo Bluetooth® technology
Easy accessibility to Gmail™ and Google Talk™
Wireless Web enabled
Mobile ID and Boost Zone
ZTE Warp also comes preloaded with Mobile ID, an exclusive service from Boost that permits customers to download and install “ID packs.” The packs deliver an entire mobile experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, in several simple clicks. ID packs are designed to fulfill a customer’s individual lifestyle or interests, which include sports, entertainment, fitness and music. ID packs which might be loaded at the device include MTV Music Pack, E!, Socially Connected, Professional, Entertainment, Lo2Yo Latino, Lo2Yo Mujer and Lo2Yo Futbol.
Additionally, ZTE Warp is the 1st Android device within the Boost Mobile lineup to add ‘Boost Zone,’ a centralized place at the device where Boost Mobile customers can access their account, pay their bill, get assistance with their phone, and stay awake-to-date on Boost Mobile’s services and products. Boost Zone can be coming soon to all Boost Mobile Android devices.
“ZTE knows there’s a marketplace for customers who would like to explore the advantages of a smartphone but are not looking for to make a big cost commitment to a tool or service plan,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA, and president, North America Region, ZTE. “Boost Mobile, with its award-winning service and customer experience, is a crucial partner for us as we work to position the hottest technologies into more consumers’ hands.”
Pricing and availability
ZTE Warp would be available Nov. 2 for $249.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile’s exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations around the country and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping.
ZTE Warp customers even have the chance to use Boost Mobile’s $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinkage where the longer you stay, the fewer you pay. For each six on-time payments, the price of Boost Mobile’s Android Monthly Unlimited plan will shrink by $5, eventually setting out to as little as $40 a month. Payments don’t have to be consecutive to qualify for the subsequent savings milestone.
Phone insurance
Customers may also protect their ZTE Warp and other Boost Mobile Android devices with phone insurance it is now available for Boost Monthly Unlimited customers. For $5 per 30 days customers are covered if their device breaks, is lost, stolen or damaged – even by liquid. Visit www.boostmobile.com for additional information.
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