ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Smartphones Arrive at MetroPCS for the Holidays

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ALCATEL ONE TOUCH, a brand of TCL Communication and one of the world's top ten fastest growing mobile phone manufacturers[1], announced today the ONE TOUCH Fierce and ONE TOUCH Evolve will be available at no annual contract wireless carrier MetroPCS in November. With unlimited, no annual contract service starting at just "$40, period," more shoppers can check 'smartphone' off their wish lists this holiday season.

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"The ONE TOUCH Fierce and ONE TOUCH Evolve provide customers with unparalleled value without having to make the decision between looks and price," said Steve Cistulli, Senior Vice President of North America for ALCATEL ONE TOUCH.  "These phones offer consumers a great holiday gift idea combining affordable smartphone features with the value of MetroPCS service."

The ONE TOUCH Fierce is perfect for someone who wants a powerful device with a sleek design that won't break the bank. The 4G smartphone delivers an Android 4.2 platform, 4.5-inch qHD display and powerful 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, for the low cost of $99 plus tax.   

The ONE TOUCH Evolve is great for the first-time smartphone owner. It has a simple Android 4.1 interface, an adaptive keyboard for easier typing and a solid, attractive build. At $59 plus tax, shoppers looking for the best deal will find the phone hard to pass up.

The ALCATEL ONE TOUCH brand aims to build its presence in North America by catering to price-conscience shoppers.  The ALCATEL ONE TOUCH brand seeks to offer consumers more feature-rich smartphone options, designed from the ground up, with affordability in mind.

About ALCATEL ONE TOUCH

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices.  One of the fastest growing of the world's top ten mobile phone manufacturers, TCL Communication makes access to mobile technology simple, designing their products around individual's lifestyles, enabling the end users to do more.  TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For 20 years now, the ALCATEL brand has brought consistent innovation and quality in mobile telephony to the widest audience. The ONE TOUCH smartphone product line is leveraging on that expertise bringing unique products, priced to be accessible to all. For more information, please visit www.alcatelonetouch.com.

To keep up to date with ALCATEL ONE TOUCH North America, like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchusa or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch. 

Media Contacts
Virginia Strickland
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH
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Ashley Colette
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[1] According to ABI Research, TCL Communication had the biggest increase in shipments among handset makers from 17% in 1Q 2013 to 27% in 2Q 2013.

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