I’m sure by now most of you are wondering if we are ever going to talk about another phone besides the HTC Hero. Fortunately, we are. This morning, Verizon Wireless issues a press release detailing the launch of the Verizon HTC Ozone (HTC Snap). Similar to Sprint’s version of the HTC Snap, the Verizon HTC Ozone will feature Windows mobile 6.1, 3G data capabilities, GPS, full QWERT keyboard, and an incredible 1500mAh of battery power.
The advantage that HTC Ozone buyers will have over their Sprint counterparts is the price point. Verizon will let you walk out the store with this shiny new handset for only $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate. That’s a full $100 less than what Sprint is charging for the same exact phone. Is that $100 price difference enough for a potential buyer to switch carrier? T-Mobile is planning on launching the HTC Snap as the T-Mobile Dash 3G within the next ten days, lets just hope that they will be selling the phone for the same price Verizon is.
The HTC Ozone will be available to purchase on June 29 from their website or any of their retail locations across the country. For more details, be sure to check out the press release after the break.
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Available color: Black
Key features:
- Ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
- Flexible connectivity options with Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, global roaming capabilities and support for Wi-Fi
- 1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time
- Includes international charging adapters to stay powered up while abroad
Lifestyle features:
- VZ Navigator(SM) — get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others
- Visual Voice Mail — view, delete, reply, listen to and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions
- Mobile IM — connect with friends on AOL(R) Instant Messenger, Windows(R) Messenger and Yahoo!(R) Messenger
- Mobile Email — access to popular e-mail services such as Yahoo!(R), Hotmail(R), AOL(R) and Windows(R) Live Seamless Microsoft(R) Exchange synchronization with Microsoft(R) Office Mobile for maximum productivity
- Access to most frequently used features with a simplified "sliding panel" user interface
- One-touch messaging key for quick connection to friends and family
* Price and availability:
- The HTC Ozone will be
$49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. - VZ Navigator is available for
$9.99 monthly access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access. - Customers can purchase the HTC Ozone beginning
June 29 online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or through business sales channels. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 13. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design. Since its establishment, HTC has developed strong R&D capabilities, pioneered many new designs and product innovations and launched state-of-the-art mobile phones for mobile operators and distributors in
