Today U.S. Cellular launched its first 4G LTE smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator, which is available both in stores and online at uscellular.com. Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the Galaxy S Aviator has a 4.3-inch WVGA Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen and front-facing camera. It's available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. For a limited time, the smartphone will be available for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate in select markets covered by the 4G LTE network. Our website has more detailed pricing.
Highlighted features:
-Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) -4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen -8 megapixel rear-facing camera -Front facing webcam -HDMI port
U.S. Cellular, in partnership with King Street Wireless, currently offers 4G LTE service in select cities in Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. In the second half of this year, 4G LTE coverage will expand to cover select cities in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. By the end of 2012, 54 percent of U.S. Cellular customers will enjoy faster 4G LTE speeds. For more information about the 4G LTE experience, visit uscellular.com/4G
The Galaxy S Aviator will be available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. For a limited time, the smartphone will be available for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate in select markets covered by the 4G LTE network. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing. Purchase of a data plan is required and a new two-year agreement and activation fee may apply for new customers.