Incredibly thin, made Kevlar® strong ELECTRIFY 2 available online today; tough and durable DEFY XT available August 3
Aug. 01, 2012
CHICAGO - Aug. 1, 2012 - U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Motorola Mobility today announced two new Android™-powered smartphones to the carrier's lineup. Motorola ELECTRIFY™ 2, the next generation of the popular ELECTRIFY that runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, will be available online on August 1 and in stores on August 2. Additionally, Motorola DEFY XT will be available online and in stores on August 3. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing and visit motorola.com for additional product details.
The Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 and DEFY XT through U.S. Cellular come with the carrier's unique user benefits, including faster phone upgrades without re-signing contracts and the only points-based rewards program in the industry. Both smartphones will run on U.S. Cellular's high-speed nationwide network, which has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier.
"Customers who purchase Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 or DEFY XT will not only enjoy a new cutting-edge Android-powered smartphone, but will also get the best customer experience," said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. "A mobile phone should make life simpler and easier to get things done and U.S. Cellular believes the customer relationship with their wireless carrier should be the same."
With a slim 8.4 millimeter design, Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 is
ultra sleek, made Kevlar® strong and features an invisible
splash-guard coating to protect from spills. The 1.2GHz
dual-core processor and 4.3-inch ColorBoost™ display make
ELECTRIFY 2 a multimedia powerhouse, perfect for gaming,
movie watching, and web surfing. Great for capturing photos
and videos, the ELECTRIFY 2 features a rear-facing 8
megapixel camera with LED flash and a 1080p HD camcorder.
It's also the first U.S. Cellular device to include
SMARTACTIONS™, the free Motorola app that can help extend
battery life as well as intelligently automate routine,
everyday tasks and suggest ways to personalize your phone
to make your life easier.
Motorola DEFY XT is perfect for customers looking for the
features and functionality of an Android-powered smartphone
with a durable design. Water-resistant, dustproof and with
a scratch-resistant 3.7-inch touchscreen, DEFY XT is ready
to take on everyday scrapes and spills. Not only strong and
sturdy, it's also a great device for keeping connected with
friends and family with a 5 megapixel camera and a front
facing webcam for video chats. Stay entertained with access
to more than 600,000 apps and games on Google Play™, as
well as millions of books and songs and thousands of movies
and TV shows. Also, the customizable activity dashboards
offer additional functionality with access to an integrated
compass, pedometer, music player, and weather.
"Motorola is excited to bring the next evolution of
ELECTRIFY to U.S. Cellular customers and Motorola ELECTRIFY
2 is ideal for those who crave premium features," said Jeff
Miller, corporate vice president, North America
Go-to-Market, Motorola Mobility. "Motorola DEFY XT packs
innovative specs into a resilient design that can withstand
whatever life throws your way. These two products provide
unique experiences and give consumers choice."
For more information about all of U.S. Cellular's devices and plans, visit any U.S. Cellular store, go to uscellular.com or check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.
Purchase of a data plan is required, and a new two-year agreement and activation fee may apply for new customers. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits
and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the
customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong
line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its
high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call
quality of any national carrier. Currently, 25 percent of
customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and 54 percent will
have access by the end of 2012. U.S. Cellular was named a
J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012
for the second year in a row. To learn more about U.S.
Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com.
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Media Contact
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773.355.3697
- Kristine Mulford
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Kristine.Mulford@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility
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