Samsung & Sprint Announce Conquer 4G Coming August 21st

Look like you Sprint customers have something to be happy about, you’re getting a nice phone in a couple weeks. The Samsung Conquer 4G will be priced at under $100, it comes with a 1ghz CPU, two cameras and Gingerbread! What more could you ask for right?

As the first national wireless carrier to launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States¹, Samsung Conquer™ 4G². The launch of Samsung Conquer 4G, Sprint’s 25^th 4G-capable device, marks Sprint’s first 4G smartphone to launch at less than $100 enabling Sprint customers to experience industry-leading features without breaking the bank.

Samsung Conquer 4G will cost just $99.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade and after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card³ (pricing excludes taxes). It will be available in all Sprint retail channels, including Web sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-Sprint1), beginning on Aug. 21. Visit Sprint Community for more information.

“The price of Samsung Conquer 4G makes Sprint’s 4G speeds accessible to more customers than ever,” said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “We are proud to deliver this dynamic device at a great value without sacrificing must-have technology. Our customers can really do more for less when this ultra-affordable 4G device is paired with the great value of our unlimited data calling plans.”

Samsung Conquer 4G is built on Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread, powered by a 1GHz processor and offers Sprint ID and the blazing-fast Sprint 4G speeds on America’s Favorite 4G Network⁴. It features an enhanced 3.5-inch touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash and zoom and 1.3-megapixel front facing camera enabling video chat while on-the-go. Other key features include:

• Dual-Mode 3G/4G device – dependable 3G nationwide coverage and turbo-charged Sprint 4G speeds where available
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and GPS capable
• MicroSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card (2GB card included)
• 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks
• Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology
• Access to more than 250,000 apps through Android Market™

“Samsung Conquer 4G delivers the latest Android experience with best-in-class features, including a fast 1GHz processor, dual cameras for video chat and 4G network speeds, at an exceptional value,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “Conquer 4G continues Samsung’s commitment to delivering a quality smartphone experience at a variety of price points.”