ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market*, today announced the availability of the ZTE Avid Plus, priced at just $114.99 MSRP. The Avid Plus is an encore to the ZTE Avid that was released with T-Mobile in 2013. The updated Avid Plus is an entry-level Android phone that will be available at T-Mobile on January 20 and coming soon to MetroPCS.

“The ZTE Avid Plus is a phone with wide appeal. Anyone looking for an affordable, durable and reliable option to stay connected can depend on the Avid Plus to be there when they need it,” said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. “Staying true to our mission of providing affordable communication to everyone, the Avid Plus is economically priced so more people have access to the latest smartphone technologies.”

The perfect size to hold and a beautiful screen to see

The ZTE Avid Plus features a rich 5-inch LCD screen for viewing pictures, playing games, and watching videos. With DragonTrail scratch resistant glass, rest assured your screen is protected while you’re on the go.

Remember the moment

Capture and share life’s moments with a 5MP rear-camera and 2MP front-camera. Enjoy dynamic camera features like altering color effects or capturing scenery. Quality 720p video recording helps capture life’s moments while in motion.

Fast and reliable

A 1.1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor runs many apps simultaneously with ease - whether multitasking, browsing the Web or enjoying smooth video streaming.

The Android Lollipop 5.1 operating system adds more value with a built in battery saver, additional security features, and enhanced WiFi and Bluetooth controls.

*Strategy Analytics, Q3 2015

About ZTE USA

ZTE USA (www.zteusa.com), headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a global provider of mobile devices, telecommunication systems, and enterprise solutions. Operating since 1998, ZTE USA is dedicated to making cost-efficient, quality communication technology accessible to all. ZTE is ranked by independent industry analysts as the fourth-largest supplier of mobile devices in the U.S. overall, and second-largest supplier of prepaid devices.

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