Hmm.. a $99 Android phone! And it looks like a decent phone really… It’s shipping with Android 2.1 and everything Google of course, it’s got a 3.2MP camera, QWERTY keyboard, microSD slot and all that good stuff in there..
Customers can purchase Samsung Intercept starting July 11 through all Sprint channels, including Web (
“Samsung Intercept is a valuable addition to our growing portfolio of Android phones with a rich Internet browsing experience, visual voicemail and practically all of the latest must-have features,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product development for Sprint. “Best of all, at this price, we are able to bring the Android experience to a broader audience that will appreciate the versatility that comes with access to thousands of apps on Android Market. This is a great device for those who use their wireless device to manage a business or socialize with family and friends.”
“The Intercept is a perfect example of Samsung’s commitment to bring the latest Google mobile services, social applications and popular features to smart phones for the mass market,” said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. “Users will enjoy the Intercept’s stylish design, full QWERTY keyboard and access to full web browsing and Google services for a full-featured smart phone experience.”
Great Price Without Sacrifice
Samsung Intercept makes menu and display navigation easy with a highly responsive optical joystick that virtually zips from item to item. It operates on the Sprint 3G network (EVDO-Rev. 0) and features Wi-Fi capability, integrated GPS navigation and accelerometer. Additional features include:
- Home screen that scrolls right to left for more space to organize widgets and apps
- 3.2 Megapixel camera and video camcorder
- MP3 Player with MicroSD card slot (supports up to 32 GB)
- Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Visual voicemail
- Sprint TV®, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM
- Access to social networking sites Facebook®, Flickr® and TwitterTM
- Access to personal and corporate e-mail
- Easily view Word, Excel, PowerPoint on-the-go to maximize productivity
Samsung Intercept requires Sprint’s industry-leading Everything Data plans with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM that include unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from every mobile in America while on the Sprint network. Everything Data plans start at $69.99 per month – the same price Verizon and AT&T charge for unlimited talk only. (All price plans exclude surcharges and taxes.)
Sprint is the only wireless carrier to offer Ready Now service with trained retail associates to work one-on-one with customers to personalize their Samsung Intercept, set up features and demonstrate how it works before the customer leaves the store. Customers have the choice of sitting down with a Sprint retail associate at the time of purchase or they can schedule an appointment for a later time at www.sprint.com/storelocator.