High quality, innovative and affordable handset from ZTE is now available in MetroPCS markets across the country
Dallas, TX – February 7, 2008 - ZTE USA, Inc. a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced the general availability of its first handset for the U.S. market, the ZTE C88. The C88 delivers a cost effective option for consumers who want a high quality, full featured handset at an affordable price point. The phone is now available for purchase through MetroPCS stores, website and resellers in all markets the carrier serves.
ZTE both designs and manufactures its handsets in-house. This end-to-end approach enables ZTE to offer feature-rich, high quality phones at an attractive price point. Offered as a sleek flip phone, the C88 handset operates at the PCS and Cellular bands (1900 and 850 MHz) and delivers a wide range of enhanced features, including the following:
- 2 inch color screen
- Internet (WAP) Browsing
- Bluetooth headset support
- Camera
- Text messaging on a large, easy-to-use keypad
- MMS/picture messaging
- 60 MB of internal memory
- Capability to store 500 contacts
- Embedded applications – mail@metro, metro411, mobile IM
- Preloaded (Sodoku) and downloadable games, ringtones and Wallpapers.
"The C88 as our first handset for the U.S. market is a major milestone for ZTE," said Dr. George Sun, CEO of ZTE USA. "The C88 handset demonstrates our ability to align our products with the U.S. market's needs. Consumers will find that the C88 offers the perfect mix of affordability, quality, and a broad feature set."
ZTE offers a full portfolio of end-to-end wireless handset and networking solutions in the U.S. that are designed to offer quality and technology innovation at affordable prices. The company's handsets have won numerous international design awards. In addition to handsets, ZTE also offers CDMA platforms and a range of WiMax solutions among other telecommunications products. ZTE counts tier one and two U.S. carriers among its customers.
Media Contacts:
Kathryn Gonia
ZTE USA, Inc.
Ph: 214-420-8443
Email: Kathryn.gonia@zteusa.com
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