$99 Pantech Breakout 4G LTE Smartphone Coming to Verizon September 22

So, you want the speed of Verizon's 4G LTE mobile broadband network, but don't want to pay $200 (or more) for a new smartphone? Just announced today is the Pantech Breakout, the first 4G LTE smartphone available for only $99.99 (after a $50 mail in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement).

Exclusive to Verizon Wireless, the Pantech Breakout will be available in Verizon Wireless Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning September 22, 2011.

Features include:

• Download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• 1 GHz processor
• 4-inch capacitive touch display (480 x 800)
• Support for Google Mobile Services, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Search and Google Maps, as well as access to more than 250,000 apps available to download from Android Market
• 4G LTE mobile hotspot supporting up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• Virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring SWYPE™ technology for quick and easy typing of messages and emails
• 5-megapixel autofocus rear-facing camera with HD video capture up to 720p
• VGA front-facing camera for still shots and video chatting
• Wi-Fi connectivity 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth 3.0 support includes headset, hands-free, object push, advanced audio distribution (stereo), audio/video remote control, file transfer and phonebook access
• 8 GB pre-installed microSD

Get more information at www.verizonwireless.com.