Boost Mobile Getting Samsung Galaxy S II 4G Sept. 6 for $369.99
|So Boost is getting the Samsung Galaxy S II on September 6th, but isn’t the Galaxy S III already out? Is someone a little behind the times? Meh whatever, at least it’s a decent phone anyway right? Boost is also getting the Galaxy Rush and Samsung Array which will be available in September as well. It’s nice to have choices!
—Boost Mobile and Samsung today revealed three new additions to Boost Mobile’s handset lineup, the ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy S II 4G, the compact touchscreen Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Rush and slide-out QWERTY Samsung Array. All three devices pair with one of Boost’s Monthly Unlimited plans with Shrinking Payments where customers are rewarded for simply making on-time payments.
Offered for the first time on a no-contract carrier in the US, the Galaxy S II 4G provides an unmatched entertainment experience for speed and hypermedia enthusiasts without the stress of a contract. Samsung Galaxy S II 4G will be available starting Sept. 6 for $369.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile’s exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. It will also be available late September in select national retail locations.
This feature-packed Android smartphone will operate on Sprint’s 3G and 4G (WiMAXTM) networks, bringing 4G speeds to Boost Mobile customers in 71 markets across the country with average upload speeds between 3-6 Mbps with bursts of more than 10 Mbps.
The Galaxy S II 4G, available in white and black, is loaded with a crisp, oversized 4.52-inch super AMOLED™ Plus touchscreen, dual cameras and the Samsung Exynos processor, one of the fastest dual-core processors in the industry. With the rich color display, Boost customers can snap bright photos, record full HD video on the go and browse the web at blazing fast 4G speeds in 71 markets nationwide. For an additional $10 a month customers can take advantage of the Mobile Hotspot capability that can create a personal Wi-Fi network on the go, with connections for up to five Wi-Fi® devices.
Additional key features of the Samsung Galaxy S II include:
- Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system
- Dual mode 3G/4G
- 8MP camera (2MP Front Facing) with 1080P full HD video
- Dual Core 1.2GHZ Processor
- 16GB Internal Memory
- 8 Hours Talk TimeWi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot Capability (additional fee of $10/month)
Boost Mobile Adds Two New Samsung Devices
The Samsung Galaxy Rush is an affordable Android 4.0 smartphone available late September for $149.99 (excluding taxes), also at Boost Mobile’s exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. It will also be available late September in select national retail locations. The Galaxy Rush has a large 3.5-inch touchscreen, 3MP rear camera and 1.3MP front-facing camera which allows for face-to-face chatting and the ease of sharing pictures and videos.
Like the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G, the Galaxy Rush can be paired with Boost Mobile’s no-contract $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments. For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobile’s Monthly Unlimited plan shrinks by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month for unlimited nationwide talk, text and picture messaging, Web2, email and calls to 411. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next savings milestone.
Consumers who love to talk and text should check out the Samsung Array available on Sept. 4 for $59.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile’s exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. It will also be available late September in select national retail locations. The Samsung Array is a slim, stylish slide-out QWERTY device that is perfect for the texter who wants a 2.0MP camera and web browsing capability at an affordable price. The slim form factor makes the handset compact and easy to fit in a pocket, and with a 2.4-inch LCD screen, it is large enough to see pictures and read texts clearly. The device will also be available on Boost Mobile’s $45 Talk & Text Unlimited Plan with Shrinking Payments.