At its CES 2015 press conference, the G Flex 2 made its worldwide debut for LG. Consumers in the United States are curious to know which carriers intend to offer the handset. Two carriers have stepped forward quickly to confirm that the G Flex 2 will be available on their networks. Both Sprint and AT&T will release the G Flex 2 in the first quarter of 2015. To bring some spice to the handset, Sprint will have an exclusive Volcano Red color.
Pricing and a specific release date have yet to be provided.
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Sprint press release:
Sprint Stays Ahead of the Curve with LG G Flex 2 with Exclusive Volcano Red Color Option
Available to Sprint customers in first quarter of 2015; Pre-registration for LG G Flex2 begins today at www.sprint.com/flex2
LAS VEGAS (BUSINESS WIRE), January 05, 2015 – Sprint (NYSE: S) and LG Electronics today announced the upcoming arrival of LG G Flex2, the next generation of the revolutionary LG G Flex smartphone. When it launches in the first quarter of 2015, Sprint customers will have access to an exclusive color – Volcano Red – and the super-fast speeds of the 2.5GHz LTE network supporting a new generation of online gaming, virtual reality, advanced cloud services and other applications requiring high bandwidth.
Delivering on LG’s promise of Innovation for a Better Life, LG G Flex2 improves on its predecessor with a sleeker, slimmer and more stylish design. The gradually tapered edges of G Flex2’s dynamic curves make it easier to hold and provides users a broader range of usability.
“Sprint offers the most coveted and innovative devices at competitive prices,” said David Owens, senior vice president of product, Sprint. “LG G Flex2 fits that profile with its strikingly beautiful curved design that provides increased usability. We are proud to be one of only two national carriers in the U.S. to offer LG G Flex2. When paired with our rate plans, we know it will be a big hit for individuals and families who look to Sprint for the best value in wireless.”
Complementing G Flex2’s beautiful design is a 5.5-inch Full HD P-OLED display and the most current 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. Additionally, LG G Flex2 users can enjoy a long-lasting 3,000mAh battery backed by a fast-charging feature, supplying a 50 percent charge in just under 40 minutes.* LG G Flex2 will launch with Android 5.0 Lollipop.
“LG G Flex2 represents a turning point in today’s definition of breakthrough mobile design, driven by LG’s commitment of delivering innovation for a better life,” said Morris Lee, senior vice president and head of North American sales and marketing, LG Electronics MobileComm. “This might be one our most ambitious smartphones yet, and we couldn’t have picked a better stage than CES to unveil it to the world. We look forward to bringing it to market with innovative carriers, including Sprint.”
Device pricing and availability date will be announced later. In addition to the Sprint exclusive volcano red, G Flex2 will also be available in urban silver. Pre-registration is now available at www.sprint.com/flex2.
Sprint offers 4G service in 552 markets covering more than 260 million people. Sprint recently announced that customers in 16 new markets, including Charlotte, N.C., and Indianapolis will benefit from super-fast LTE data speeds running on its 2.5GHz spectrum. This brings the total number of LTE 2.5GHz markets to 62, covering more than 100 million people.
About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company dedicated to delivering the best value in wireless. Sprint served 55 million customers as of Sept. 30, 2014, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the last four years. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint andwww.twitter.com/sprint.
About LG Electronics MobileComm USA
LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of the LG Mobile Communications Company, a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG's consumer-centric products ? including the flagship premium G Series models ? incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.
*Fast Charge feature supported when using the 15W wall charger included in the box upon purchase of LG G Flex2.
AT&T press release:
AT&T Will Carry LG G Flex 2
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 – AT&T1 will offer the new LG G Flex™ 2 with even more features than the popular LG G Flex. The LG G Flex 2 boasts a sleeker and more stylish curved design with a shaper display, powerful hardware and intuitive software features optimized for its form factor. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.
“We’re thrilled to add the powerful, new LG G Flex 2 to our leading device portfolio,” said Jeff Bradley, SVP, Device Marketing and Developer Services, AT&T. “AT&T customers will also get a great network experience from the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network and the network that has the nation’s strongest LTE signal.” 2
The LG G Flex 2 brings a stunning 5.5-inch Full HD P-OLED display, the latest Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 800 series processor and features an Advanced Self-Healing back that repairs most scratches and nicks from everyday use. Furthermore, with the LG G Flex 2, you can enjoy a long lasting 3,000mAh battery, powered by a fast charging feature, allowing for up a 50 percent charge in less than 40 minutes.3 Features include:
- Processor: The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor
- Display: 5.5-inch Full HD P-OLED
- Storage: 32 GB ROM with microSD slot
- Camera: Rear 13- MP OIS+ with Laser Auto Focus and Dual LED Flash/ Front 2.1- MP
- Battery: 3000mAh with fast charging3
- Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Dimensions: 5.87 x 2.96 x 0.35 inch
- Weight: 5.36 oz
For more information, please visit att.com/gflex2.
AT&T is committed to delivering fast and friendly service to its customers. AT&T was recognized as the highest ranked wireless provider for overall purchasing experience by J.D. Power4 for the third time in a row. AT&T outperformed competitors in the J.D. Power 2014 Volume 2 study and received the “Highest Satisfaction with the Purchase Experience among Full-Service Wireless Providers, Three Times in a Row.”
1AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
2Claim basis: Nationwide carriers’ LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal strength. LTE not avail. everywhere.
3 Battery must be substantially depleted; charging rate slows as charging progresses. All battery life claims are approximate. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on signal strength, network configuration, device settings, usage patterns and other factors and conditions.
4AT&T received the highest numerical score among full service wireless providers in the proprietary J.D. Power 2013 (Vol. 2) and 2014 (Vol. 1 & 2) Full Service Wireless Purchase Experience StudySM. 2014 Vol. 2 based on responses from 10,079 consumers measuring 4 full service wireless providers and measures opinions of consumers who purchased a wireless product or service within last 6 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed January-June 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the network with the nation’s strongest LTE signal as well as the nation’s most reliable LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best global wireless coverage, based on offering voice and data roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier, and offering the most wireless smartphones and tablets that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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