T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Nokia today announced the upcoming availability
of the Nokia Lumia 710, the first Windows
Phone from Nokia in the United States. Targeted at the nearly 150
million Americans who haven’t purchased their first smartphones, the
Nokia Lumia 710, capable of running on T-Mobile’s 4G network, delivers
high-performance hardware, Nokia’s best social and Internet experience,
and access to popular smartphone applications and services from Windows
Phone Marketplace.
Running on America’s Largest 4G Network™, the Nokia Lumia 710
benefits from the unique people-first approach of Windows Phone,
bringing together all interactions with family and friends in People
Hub. The Nokia Lumia 710 also provides one-click access to popular
services, such as Netflix, T-Mobile TV with mobile HD1 and a
leading mobile Web experience with Internet Explorer® Mobile, Bing™
Search with voice activation and Local Scout for locally relevant search
results. The smartphone also brings access to signature Nokia
experiences, such as Nokia Drive for voice-guided, turn-by-turn
navigation and ESPN for exclusive sports content.
“We’re excited to team with Nokia in bringing its first Windows Phone to
the U.S. with the elegantly designed Nokia Lumia 710,” said Cole
Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “Windows Phone offers a
compelling mobile OS choice for people who want a smartphone built
around them, their family and friends. We expect it to play a more
prominent role in our lineup and marketing efforts in 2012.”
Today, people are increasingly upgrading to smartphones,
and many are doing so for the first time. According to the NPD Group,
U.S. smartphone sales reached 59 percent in the third quarter 2011, an
increase of 13 percent since third quarter 2010. With an increasing
demand for smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 710 offers a compelling
experience aimed at addressing the needs of the nearly 150 million
people in the U.S. who have yet to upgrade to their first smartphones.
“Our research shows nearly everybody in the U.S. wants a smartphone, but
many believe they can’t afford it,” Brodman said. “That’s where T-Mobile
shines. Our Unlimited Value and Monthly4G plans make it more affordable
than ever to step up to mobile data on our 4G network.”
”The Nokia Lumia 710 is the perfect first-time smartphone: a
well-designed product that delivers the most compelling Windows Phone
experience in its price range and with access to great content and
thousands of applications,” said Chris Weber, president, Nokia Americas.
“This is the perfect first Nokia Lumia experience and the start of our
re-entry into the U.S. smartphone market.”
Available in a black or white finish, the Nokia Lumia 710 features a
3.7-inch ClearBlack WVGA scratch-resistant display for outstanding
outdoor viewing and a Qualcomm 1.4 GHz Snapdragon™ processor providing
speedy access to entertainment and information on-the-go. It also
features a 5-megapixel camera with Nokia’s leading camera technology,
enabling people to take pictures in almost any light condition and share
on social networks in seconds. With the most integrated work-life
solution of any mobile platform via the Windows Phone Office Hub and an
interactive mobile gaming experience via Xbox LIVE®, the Nokia Lumia 710
is the complete all-round first-time smartphone experience.
Availability
The Nokia Lumia 710 is expected to be available at T-Mobile retail
stores, select dealers and retailers nationwide, and online at http://www.t-mobile.com starting
Jan. 11. The Nokia Lumia 710 is expected to cost $49.99 after a $50
mail-in-rebate card, with a two-year service agreement and qualifying
Classic voice and data plan. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/lumia.
For more information on T-Mobile’s Unlimited Value and Monthly4G plans,
see: http://family.t-mobile.com/phone-plans.
1 Mobile HD TV can deliver a bit rate of 800kbps and 16:9
resolution; the bit rate and resolution you experience will vary based
on many factors, e.g., programming, network connection and device.
About T-Mobile USA:
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless
operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (OTCQX: DTEGY). By the end of the third
quarter of 2011, approximately 129 million mobile customers were served
by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group —
33.7 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform
based on GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T-Mobile USA’s
wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those
who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank
T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S.
in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please
visit http://www.T-Mobile.com.
T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For
further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have
become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every
day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share
experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to
one another. Nokia's technological and design innovations have made its
brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information,
visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia.
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