Wednesday, Dell Inc. (DELL) announced that AT&T will become the next mobile operator to offer a smart phone from the Mini 3 Android-based lineup. During the past couple of months, Dell has established smart phone deals with leading mobile operators including China Mobile, Claro in Brazil, and now AT&T in the U.S. The device availability is expected during the first half of 2010.
Mini 3 smart phones create an easy-to-use mobile Internet experience. The Android-based platform gives the Mini 3 optimal power, flexibility and customization opportunities for both users and operators. The company stated that collaboration between Dell and AT&T was considered to be best in performance and style.
Dell further indicated that with AT&T's largest Wi-Fi hotspot network, and fastest 3G network, Dell and AT&T will provide the ability to simultaneously Tweet friends, post Facebook updates, share pictures and browse the Web.
The Mini 3 smart phone reflects Dell's continued focus on developing smart mobile products that answer the needs of today's consumers. Dell works with select operators around the world to make the most of their customers' mobile experiences -on any network and using any application.
Dell has existing arrangements with other global telecom providers, including Vodafone in Europe, Australia and New Zealand; AT&T in the United States; M1 and Starhub in Singapore; Maxis in Malaysia; China Mobile in China; and Claro in Brazil.
Texas-based Dell said that the arrangement with AT&T is part of Dell's continued focus on developing smart mobile products and services through value-added relationships with the operators.
DELL is traded at $14.56 down $0.31 or 2.12% on tbe Nasdaq.
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