The new HTC ThunderBolt smartphone is now available exclusively from Verizon Wireless in the US, on sale now online and at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $249.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Powered by a  1GHz Snapdragon processor and Android 2.2 with support for Google Mobile Services like Gmail, YouTube and Android Market apps, this phone is expected to run super fast on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. The latest version of the HTC Sense user interface is included as well with personalization options, a consolidated e-mail inbox, and unique camera effects and filters. 4G LTE optimized apps for the ThunderBolt include EA's Rock Band, Gameloft's Let's Golf, Tunewiki and Bitbop.






HTC ThunderBolt features:
- 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area
- 4.3" WVGA display
- 8- megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording
- 1.3- megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities
- Newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor
- Mobile Hotspot capability – share 4G connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- 8 GB of onboard memory and a pre-installed 32 GB microSD card (Actual formatted capacity will be less)
- Built-in kickstand for easy media viewing

With the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package.  Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.

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