SAN DIEGO - October 17, 2014 - Kyocera Communications, Inc. today announced the availability of the new Torquext, at Sprint locations nationwide. An ultra-rugged 4G LTE Android smartphone, Torquext is capable of surviving and thriving under life's most extreme conditions - whether it's a tumble down a mountainside or a drop in a puddle on the morning commute. Torquext is ready to take on the 'misadventures' of real life, allowing owners to live more and fear less when it comes to their smartphones. The Torquext is available beginning today through www.sprint.com, Sprint retail stores, 1-800-SPRINT1 and Sprint Business Sales. With Sprint Easy Pay, well-qualified buyers can purchase Kyocera Torquext with $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $15.00 (excludes taxes and surcharges1).
Building on the success of the original Kyocera Torque, the first ultra-rugged 4G LTE Android Smartphone for Sprint, the new Torquext adds the Android™ KitKat 4.4.2 operating system and a substantial 20 gigabytes of internal memory. It also supports the Sprint® Direct Connect® expanded next-generation nationwide push-to-talk network.
"Every piece of research, and every conversation had with a customer, indicates a great consumer need for a rugged smartphone that is affordable and easy to use. People don't want to be afraid of going through life's daily challenges-whether during work or play-and have to worry about breaking their phones," said Eric Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of global sales and marketing at Kyocera Communications. "Kyocera has again done what we're best at by combining the most robust, rugged Mil-Spec features with an easy-to-use, affordable Android smartphone to create a durable mobile device that supports not only the construction worker using Sprint Direct Connect but also the outdoor adventurer or the busy parent navigating everyday life with kids."
TORQUExt SURVIVES THE EXTREME & THE EVERYDAY
Built to Military Standard 810G, Kyocera TorqueXT's ultra-rugged design withstands dust, shock, vibration, solar radiation, water immersion and extreme temperatures. It is also certified for IP67, providing dust-tight defense and protection against water immersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 3.28 feet (one meter). Torquext has been tested to hold up against life's extremes and features a ruggedized, impact-resistant display for added protection from scratches and cracks, a reinforced housing with non-slip Dura-Grip for extra durability, a long-lasting 2,500mAh Lithium Ion battery and added energy-saving features - MaxiMZR and Eco Mode apps for managing and conserving power consumption. It has a snappy 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon® MSM8960 dual-core processor, 20GB ROM/1GB RAM memory. Mobile payments are enabled by Near Field Communication (NFC) and the phone features Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and Stereo Bluetooth® (4.0 + LE/EDR) wireless technology support.
POWERFUL ENTERPRISE MOBILITY MANAGEMENT
The Kyocera Torquext provides enhanced enterprise mobility management (EMM) tools, making it a smart choice for business users by providing access to all types of files using POLARIS® Office Viewer and Exchange Active Sync (EAS) with improved email client and advanced calendar and task functionality. With its strong security encryption with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 and secure data-at-rest and data-in motion support, the Torquext keeps data secure even through virtual private network (VPN) connections.
The Torquext Dura Grid widget offers "most popular" settings which can be customized with the users' most frequently used apps and settings, configurable in a six- or nine-position layout with large, high-contrast icons for improved outdoor visibility.
Sprint is committed to offering U.S. consumers the best value in wireless and double the data on nationally available plans. With the Sprint Family Share Pack, Sprint offers double the sharable high-speed data for smartphones, basic phones, tablets and mobile broadband devices. Sprint also offers customers unlimited talk, text and data while on the Sprint network for $60 per month with the Sprint $60 Unlimited Plan. Or for your business needs, the new Sprint® Business Share Plan will again double the data, now delivering 240GB to 800GB of data to business customers with 50 to 100 lines.
About Kyocera Communications, Inc.
Kyocera Communications Inc. is the headquarters for Kyocera wireless devices in the Americas. Designed with durability, dependability, and long-term value as priorities, Kyocera mobile phones help people feel comfortable with new technology and use it to connect, perform and outsmart life's challenges. At the heart of Kyocera's products is a belief that one size doesn't fit all and that people should do more with phones instead of being confused by them or having to alter their lifestyles to accommodate them. For more information, follow the company at facebook.com/KyoceraMobile or twitter.com/kyoceramobile.
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) (global.kyocera.com), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as "advanced ceramics"). By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of solar power generating systems, mobile phones, printers, copiers, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial components. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the company's consolidated net sales totaled 1.45 trillion yen (approx. $14.1 billion USD).
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