BASKING RIDGE, N.J.,
Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today
announced the Motorola XOOM 4G LTE upgrade will be available for
existing Motorola XOOM customers beginning tomorrow. The Motorola
XOOM 4G LTE will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications
Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 13 for $499.99
with a new two-year contract.
Starting tomorrow, Motorola XOOM customers can visit
www.verizonwireless.com/Xoom4GLTEupgrade for complete instructions
and to begin the 4G LTE upgrade process. Customers who signed
up for email alerts will receive an email notification with
instructions tomorrow. Customers should expect to get their
updated Motorola XOOM with 4G LTE back in approximately six
business days. The 4G LTE upgrade is free of charge and customers
do not have to change their current data plan when upgrading to 4G
LTE. Customers are encouraged to back up any personal
information prior to shipping.
Faster speeds and connections enhance the Motorola XOOM
experience, allowing customers to download songs in seconds and
movies in minutes. Customers should expect average download speeds
of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile
broadband coverage areas. When customers travel outside of a
4G LTE coverage area, the Motorola XOOM automatically connects to
the Verizon Wireless 3G network, enabling customers to stay
connected from coast to coast.
Key features:
- 10.1-inch widescreen HD display
- 32 GB built-in storage (actual formatted capacity is less),
with microSD card slot supporting additional 32 GB
- Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb – supports Google™ Mobile Services
including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google
Maps™, Google Movies™, Google Books™ and Android Market™
- Dual-core 1 GHz processor
- Adobe® Flash® 10- enabling the delivery of rich Flash based web
content including videos, casual games and applications
- 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats over 4G LTE, 3G
and WiFi
- 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash
Data plans:
- Motorola XOOM customers will have the option to choose one of
the following mobile broadband data plans:
- $30 monthly access for 2GB
monthly allowance
- $50 monthly access for 5GB
monthly allowance
- $80 monthly access for 10GB
monthly allowance
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. Visit
www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE for more information about Verizon
Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network
and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3
million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail
customers. Headquartered in Basking
Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon
Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE,
NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more
information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request
broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of
Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless
Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology
with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect
and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile
devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories;
end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions,
including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information,
visit motorola.com/mobility.
Android Market, Android, Google, Gmail, Google Calendar are
trademarks of Google Inc.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless