As widely expected, HTC and Verizon Wireless announced the HTC Thunderbolt, its latest addition to its portfolio of 4G devices.
“We are proud to not only be bringing one of the first 4G LTE Android smartphones to the Verizon Wireless network, but to offer people the unprecedented speed and ease of use that the HTC ThunderBolt provides to them,” said Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC Americas. “What makes 4G so compelling is not just technology, but what the technology allows people to do. With HTC ThunderBolt and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, 4G is brought to life as people stay connected with friends, family and content faster than ever before possible.”
HTC Thunderbolt specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655
- Operating system: Android 2.2 with HTC Sense 2.0 (including Fast Boot)
- Connectivity: CDMA EVDO Rev.A, LTE
- Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, DLNA
- Display: 4.3-inch WVGA SLCD capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 768MB RAM
- Storage: 8GB onboard, microSD cards (32GB card included)
- Camera: Rear-facing 8MP with autofocus, and dual LED flash, front-facing 1.3MP camera
- Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB
- Battery: 1400mAh
- Dimensions / weight:
- Other: Mobile Hotspot capability (for up to 8 devices), built-in kickstand, FM radio
Verizon will launch the HTC Thunderbolt in the next few months. Pricing was not revealed.
Verizon also announced plans to extend its LTE network to another 140 markets by the end of this year.