ZTE Continues Leadership in Affordable Smartphone Market with Latest AT&T and Cricket Wireless Android Phones

The new ZTE Maven and ZTE Sonata 2 mix affordability with premium technology for those that want less fuss and more power in their smartphone

RICHARDSON, Texas--()--ZTE USA, the fourth largest phone manufacturer in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market*, today announced the availability of the ZTE Maven with AT&T and ZTE Sonata 2 with Cricket Wireless. As more U.S. consumers seek affordable smartphone options from their wireless carrier, ZTE devices continue to deliver what consumers want, and just in time for summer travel.

“We are dedicated to understanding what U.S. consumers want and we build devices made entirely with them in mind,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO and chairman of ZTE USA. “These affordable smartphones provide a premium experience and matched with excellent wireless carriers such as AT&T and Cricket Wireless, are the end result of that dedication.”

Beginning today, the ZTE Maven is available at www.att.com and in select AT&T retail stores nationwide for $59.99**. The device can be activated on both AT&T postpaid and GoPhone prepaid service.

Compact in size, with voice-directed navigation and a pre-installed navigation app, the ZTE Maven is the perfect phone for anyone or any family on-the-go this summer. With 4G LTE***, a powerful 1.2 GHz Qualcomm quad-core processor, you get fast speeds streaming, downloading, and surfing.

While you are traveling from point A to point B, the 5 MP rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera will capture your summer adventures. The ZTE Maven also has a large capacity battery and plenty of expandable storage space so you don’t miss a beat. The latest Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system will keep you connected online.

Also beginning today, the ZTE Sonata 2 is available with Cricket Wireless online at www.cricketwireless.com and in select Cricket Wireless retail stores nationwide for $29.99 with new line activation or with an eligible upgrade.

Following the success of the original Sonata, the Sonata 2 has been upgraded with more talk time and new looks. Fun meets function with a selfie shortcut button, a 5 MP rear camera with LED flash and 4x zoom, and a 2 MP front-facing camera. With 32GB of expandable storage (MicroSD card sold separately), 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual-core processor, 4G speeds, and plenty of battery, this phone will not slow you down or hold you back this summer.

*Strategy Analytics, North America Handset Vendor Market Share, 2015Q1

**Requires activation of new line of qualified wireless service. Activation/upgrade fee, other charges & restrictions apply.

***LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not avail. everywhere.

About ZTE USA

ZTE USA (www.zteusa.com), headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a global provider of mobile devices, telecommunication systems, and enterprise solutions. Operating since 1998, ZTE USA is dedicated to making cost-efficient, quality communication technology accessible to all. ZTE is ranked by independent industry analysts as the fourth-largest supplier of mobile devices in the U.S. overall, and second-largest supplier of prepaid devices.

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Contacts

ZTE USA
Jeff Norris
Jeffrey.norris@zteusa.com
+1 (816) 550-7764

Contacts

ZTE USA
Jeff Norris
Jeffrey.norris@zteusa.com
+1 (816) 550-7764