RadioShack Gives Customers More Than 25 Reasons to Shop Before Black Friday

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bargain hunters searching for the best holiday deals need not wait for Black Friday to get in on the hottest offerings of the season. RadioShack, a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, will offer more than 25 different mobile phones, including models from Verizon Wireless, Sprint and AT&T, free Nov. 20–23 with a qualifying new or upgrade two-year plan and data pack*.

As the nation's mobile authority, RadioShack's blitz of more than 25 free phones will provide customers with the ultimate value and the personal service the company is known for. Customers taking advantage of this offer will be able to sleep in on Black Friday morning knowing they already received some of the best values of the holiday season.

"To kick off the holidays, RadioShack is offering many of our top-selling handsets for free to give qualifying customers the broadest selection and maximum savings they are looking for," said Scott Young, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for RadioShack Corp. "Coupled with the savings from Trade & Save along with our 24/7 mobile support, RadioShack's pre-Black Friday free phones promotion is the strongest example of our commitment to providing customers with unsurpassed value and service for their mobility needs."

Here are some of the phones customers who visit their participating local RadioShack may find in store:

Verizon Wireless

• Samsung Stratosphere™
• DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by HTC
• LG Enlighten™
• Pantech Breakout™
• LG Cosmos™ 2
• Pantech Hotshot™

AT&T

• HTC Inspire™ 4G
• Samsung Infuse™ 4G
• MOTOROLA ATRIX™ 2
• LG Thrill™ 4G
• Samsung Evergreen™
• Pantech Breeze™ II
• LG Phoenix™
• HTC Status™

Sprint

• LG Marquee™
• Kyocera Milano™
• Samsung Conquer™ 4G
• Samsung Transform™ Ultra
• Samsung Trender™
• Sanyo Vero™
• LG Optimus™
• Samsung Replenish™

RadioShack customers can also take advantage of additional savings through RadioShack's Trade & Save** program, which allows them to trade in an old mobile device or other retired technology and immediately apply the appraised trade-in value toward a current purchase. Consumers can appraise their device at http://www.RadioShack.com/tradein and then bring their device to the store to have the appraisal confirmed and complete the trade.

Customers will also receive RadioShack's Mobile Product Support (MPS) service. This free service is available with any mobile phone purchase at any of RadioShack's nearly 4,500 U.S. retail locations and includes free expert support for as long as they own the phone. The 24/7 mobile support is accessible via phone, live online chat at RadioShack.com, email or in online forums. In addition, a Mobile Product Support mobile app is available for download in the Android Market for all Android devices. A mobile app for iOS devices is planned for release in early 2012. Read more about Mobile Product Support at http://www.RadioShack.com/MobileProductSupport.

For reporters and media who want more information about RadioShack's free phone promotion or to learn more about holiday savings, visit http://www.RadioShackHolidays.com.

*Credit approval, activation, early-termination and other fees apply. AT&T requires $15/mo.+ data pack. Sprint requires $10/mo. Premium Data add-on. Verizon requires $30/mo.+ data pack. See associate for details.

**Appraised value will be given as a store credit, which may be applied instantly to your purchase. Products must be in working condition and able to "power on" in order to be appraised. Appraisal is offered at the sole discretion of The Shack Trade & Save Program and is based on the device's condition, applicable processing fees and trade in of any included chargers, cables or other accessories. All trade-ins are final. Not available where prohibited by local law. See participating stores for details.

About RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. The Shack® offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 33,000 people globally, including a team of friendly and helpful sales experts who have been recognized for delivering the best customer service in the wireless industry. RadioShack's retail network includes approximately 4,670 company-operated stores in the United States and Mexico, 1,490 wireless phone centers in the United States, and approximately 1,120 dealer outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit www.radioshack.com. RadioShack® and The Shack® are registered trademarks licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

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