Been aching to ride Verizon's 4G LTE airwaves on your Motorola XOOM since the device launched earlier this year? Looks like you'll finally get the chance to do just that, as Verizon has announced that the XOOM's LTE upgrade will be starting tomorrow, September 29th. Interested XOOMers can head to this page tomorrow to get the (free of charge) upgrade process going, and Verizon says that customers should expect to get their 4G-enabled XOOMs back in around six business days. Verizon also revealed that the Motorola XOOM 4G LTE — which will come with LTE out of the box — will be available in stores on October 13th for $499.99 with a two-year contract.
It's good to see Verizon and Motorola finally, finally getting around to making the XOOM LTE upgrade available, especially considering that process was originally supposed to start back in Q2. Although there may have been a few XOOM users out there that ditched the slate after getting tired of waiting for the 4G upgrade to arrive, this news should please the folks that have stuck by their trusty Honeycomb tablet. How many of you out there own a XOOM and plan to have it outfitted with 4G LTE support?
Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Upgrade Available Tomorrow
Upgrade to Add the Speed of the Largest 4G LTE Network in America
09/28/2011
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced the Motorola XOOM 4G LTE upgrade will be available for existing Motorola XOOM customers beginning tomorrow. The Motorola XOOM 4G LTE will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 13 for $499.99 with a new two-year contract.
Starting tomorrow, Motorola XOOM customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/Xoom4GLTEupgrade for complete instructions and to begin the 4G LTE upgrade process. Customers who signed up for email alerts will receive an email notification with instructions tomorrow. Customers should expect to get their updated Motorola XOOM with 4G LTE back in approximately six business days. The 4G LTE upgrade is free of charge and customers do not have to change their current data plan when upgrading to 4G LTE. Customers are encouraged to back up any personal information prior to shipping.
Faster speeds and connections enhance the Motorola XOOM experience, allowing customers to download songs in seconds and movies in minutes. Customers should expect average download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas. When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, the Motorola XOOM automatically connects to the Verizon Wireless 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.
Key features:
10.1-inch widescreen HD display
32 GB built-in storage (actual formatted capacity is less), with microSD card slot supporting additional 32 GB
Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb – supports Google™ Mobile Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google Maps™, Google Movies™, Google Books™ and Android Market™
Dual-core 1 GHz processor
Adobe® Flash® 10- enabling the delivery of rich Flash based web content including videos, casual games and applications
2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats over 4G LTE, 3G and WiFi
5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash
Data plans:
Motorola XOOM customers will have the option to choose one of the following mobile broadband data plans:
$30 monthly access for 2GB monthly allowance
$50 monthly access for 5GB monthly allowance
$80 monthly access for 10GB monthly allowance
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Visit www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE for more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of Motorola XOOM in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
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