TELUS Mobility today announced the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G, “Canada’s first 4G smartphone.” With HSPA+ connectivity, it promises download speeds of up to 21Mbps.
“We are thrilled to be working with Samsung to offer Canada’s first 4G smartphone that combines ultra fast download speeds and advanced smartphone capabilities,” said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer at TELUS. “TELUS is committed to offering our customers the most advanced technology and the richest, most powerful mobile experiences available. The Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G is a great example. It will be the fastest smartphone in Canada a running on Canada’s fastest coast-to-coast mobile 4G network.”
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz
- Operating system: Google Android 2.2 (with future 2.3 upgrade)
- Connectivity: GSM/HSPA+
- Other connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Display: 4-inch AMOLED touchscreen
- Storage: microSD cards up to 32GB (16GB card included)
- Camera: Rear-facing 5MP / Front-facing
- Battery: 1650mAh
TELUS did not announce specific availability and pricing details. It did promise to release additional information later this week.