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Press Release -- July 31st, 2015
Source: Sprint Nextel
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Two new ALCATEL ONETOUCH smartphones arrive at Boost Mobile

By: Danielle Babbington

When you’re planning to enjoy some fun in the sun, a new smartphone shouldn’t hold you back.

Planning to be outdoors? Not to worry, ALCATEL ONETOUCH Conquest™1 eliminates the stress about whether your phone can handle the outdoors. For the budget-minded, ALCATEL ONETOUCH Elevate™ is a smartphone that keeps you connected on-the-go without breaking the bank.

Get Conquest at www.boostmobile.com/conquest/ now for $129.99 (plus tax), and Elevate will be available in August at www.boostmobile.com for $99.99 (plus tax).

Conquer the elements this summer
Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to get outside for some fun in the sun. Grab your sunscreen for protection against sunburn, and put your hands on Conquest from Boost Mobile for a smartphone ready to take on the elements.

Key features:

  • IP67 waterproof and dustproof: Don’t fear a little water or dirt. With IP67 your Conquest will keep going strong through the elements2.
  • Android™ 5.0, Lollipop: Android Lollipop provides enhanced multitasking, and material design offers Conquest users a better experience, complete with the Google Now Launcher, which brings “OK Google” voice commands and content like local weather, directions and upcoming calendar alerts right to your home screen.
  • 5-inch 720p HD touchscreen display with Dragontrail Glass: Be ready for anything with a 5-inch high-definition display that’s sturdy enough for outdoor adventures while offering a beautiful viewing experience.
  • 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front camera: Capture gorgeous memories on the beach or at the pool with the Conquest’s 5MP camera, which includes built-in filters, allowing you to capture all your moments perfectly. The 2MP front camera is perfect for video chatting or just taking a great selfie.
  • Quad-core 1.2GHz processor: Power your mobile life with the best balance of performance and low power consumption delivered by Conquest’s quad-core processor.
  • 3G/4G LTE/Enhanced LTE3: Browse the Web, download a game or upload a photo with faster 4G LTE speeds.

Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t have great gear. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon™ quad-core processor and featuring a 2,000mAh battery, Elevate has all the power you need to take your daily mobile use to a whole new level.

Key features:

  • Android 5.1 Lollipop: ALCATEL ONETOUCH Elevate features the latest version of Android 5.1 Lollipop, providing users an enhanced multitasking experience, complete with the Google Now Launcher, which brings “OK Google” voice commands and content like local weather, directions and upcoming calendar alerts right to your home screen.
  • 4.5-inch FWVGA display: Perfectly portable compact form factor easily fits into purse or pocket, but still provides a large quality screen for staying connecting on-the-go.
  • 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front camera: Never miss a moment with Elevate’s 5MP camera, or enjoy video chatting or capturing the perfect selfie with the phone’s 2MP front camera.
  • 3G/4G LTE/Enhanced LTE3: ALCATEL ONETOUCH Elevate brings the power of LTE to the masses. Browse the Web, download a game or upload a photo with faster 4G LTE speeds.
  • Quad-core 1.1GHz processor: Powered by a quad-core processor, Elevate delivers smooth performance with low power consumption, so you can rise above whatever the day throws at you.

Data Boost Plans
Boost Mobile is one of the best values in the prepaid wireless industry with the $30 Data Boost Up plan4. After signing up for automatic payments with Auto Re-Boost, get unlimited talk, text and data with 2GB of high-speed data for $30 per month.

Editor’s Note:

Danielle Babbington is the public relations manager for the Boost Mobile brand at Sprint. Based in sunny southern Calif., she oversees all public relations programs for the Boost brand including product and service launches, sponsorships, events, advertising, brand initiatives and more.  Danielle can be reached at danielle.babbington@sprint.com.

1ALCATEL is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCT Mobile Limited.  ONETOUCH Conquest™ is a trademark of TCT Mobile Limited. ©2015 TCT Mobile Limited. All rights reserved.
2IP67 includes complete dust protection and water immersion protection up to 1m (or about 3 feet of water)
3Nationwide Sprint LTE network reaches more than 280 million people. The Enhanced LTE network is available in limited markets. Visit www.sprint.com/coverage for information.
4Plan increases to $40 without Auto Re-Boost enrollment.
5Unlimited features are on-network only; international services extra.
6Video streaming limited to 3G speeds. 3G/4G speeds subject to coverage/device availability. Once plan’s applicable 3G/4G data allotment reached, speeds (including video) reduced to 2G speeds for remainder of plan cycle and restored when new plan cycle begins.

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