The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE is headed to SaskTel ahead of the regional carrier’s LTE network launch. Now listed on its website as “coming soon,” it is listed as “LTE Ready” and promises to deliver “even faster speeds* with LTE” once SaskTel flips the switch sometime this coming fall. Until then, users will fall back to the carrier’s HSPA+ network.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE specifications:
- Processor: 1.5 GHz dual-core
- Operating system: Google Android 2.3
- Cellular connectivity: 4G LTE, HSPA+, GPRS/EDGE
- Other connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA
- Display: 4.65-inch HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 16GB onboard and microSD cards up to 32GB
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash and 1080p video capture
- Front-facing camera: 2MP
- Connectors: Micro-USB, HDMI via MHL
- Battery: 1,850mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 131 x 68.4 x 9.27 millimeters / 133.3 grams
SaskTel will offer the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE for CA$129.99 with a three-year contract, CA$469.99 with a two-year contract, CA$519.99 with a one-year contract or CA$569.99 with no contract.
It remains to be seen what other LTE devices SaskTel will offer before and at the launch of its LTE network.
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