Kyocera Torque – the First Ultra-Rugged 4G LTE Android Smartphone with Sprint Direct Connect and Smart Sonic Receiver Audio Technology – Drops, Dunks and Spills into Sprint on March 8 for $99.99 after a $50 MIR and with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade.
Torque is our first Mil-Spec 810G touchscreen smartphone. For workers in the trenches, families at the beach or the snowboarder knee deep in powder – Kyocera Torque, is built to survive extreme elements and everyday use.
Torque is an ultra-rugged, Android 4G LTE smartphone featuring Sprint Direct Connect push-to-talk service and Kyocera’s award-winning Smart Sonic Receiver audio technology. The technology eliminates the need for a traditional speaker in a handset, instead using vibrations to transmit sounds directly to the eardrum with unparalleled sound quality. Placing the phone in contact with the general area of the ear creates clear sound even in very noisy environments such as construction sites, sporting events, concerts and playgrounds.
Waterproof, Dirt-Proof, Drop-Proof
Built to Military Standard 810G, Torque is made to withstand water, dust, shock, vibration, solar radiation, humidity, and extreme temperatures, along with IP67 standards for dust and water immersion.
Torque has been tested to hold up against life’s extremes – including some most people will never see – to help ensure it will be there when you need it, including:
- Waterproof whether sprayed or immersed in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, Torque can handle all the rain, sprinklers, hoses, spit, drool, drinks, sinks or toilet water life can throw at it – that’s more than can be said of the around 82 million handsets in the U.S. that have already been destroyed by liquid.1
- Extreme Temperatures of -22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C) for a non-operating unit for two hours and -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C) for an operating unit for three hours – from backcountry snowboard trips to hikes in Death Valley, don’t sweat it.
- Dropped 26 times from 4 feet high – or, the average week with kids at the playground.
- Heavy dust for six hours – going off the grid while off-roading and camping will never be an issue.
- Horizontal, vertical and sideways vibrations for one hour – that mountain bike ride or roller coaster will be no match for Torque.
- Exposure to salt fog, for a complete 48 hour cycle; this cycle includes 24 hours exposure to salt fog followed by 24 hours drying time – ideal for surfers, beach lovers or those who left their hearts and phones in San Francisco.
- 95 percent humidity for 10 days straight – the phone can handle it, but its owners may not.
- Solar radiation exposure of 1120 W/m2 for 24 hours – you might need sunscreen, but your phone doesn’t mind soaking up some rays.
- Low pressure at 57.11 kPa/15,000 feet (4,572 meters) for two hours – higher than the tallest mountain peak in the lower 48 U.S. states.
Check out the full press release….
Kyocera Torque – the First Ultra-Rugged 4G LTE Android Smartphone
with Sprint Direct Connect and Smart Sonic Receiver Audio Technology –
Drops, Dunks and Spills into Sprint on March 8 for $99.99Online Adventures from Ultimate Adventurer and Fun-Loving Dad Bear Grylls to Show
How Torque Can Survive the Extremes and Everyday LifeOVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Feb. 22, 2013 – Sprint (NYSE:S) and Kyocera Communications Inc.
today announced the March 8 availability of Kyocera Torque, the “live more, fear less” handset
built to survive extreme elements and everyday life.The ultra-rugged, 4G LTE Android™ smartphone will be available in all Sprint retail channels,
including Web (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), for $99.99 after a $50 mail-
in-rebate via reward card, with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service
agreement (pricing excludes taxes).1 Powered by Android 4.1, Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE
speeds and up to 18.9 hours of talk time, this device will benefit from Truly UnlimitedSM 4G LTE
data, text and calling to any mobile device with no metering, no throttling, and no overages, all
while on the Sprint network.Torque is built to Military Standard 810G (MilSpec) to withstand dust, shock, vibration, solar
radiation, humidity, blowing rain, low pressure, salt fog and extreme temperatures, along with
IP67 standards for dust, sprayed water and full immersion of up to one meter deep for up to 30
minutes. It features Sprint® Direct Connect® push-to-talk service and is America’s first phone to
include Kyocera’s award-winning new Smart Sonic Receiver technology, which transmits sounds
not only as traditional sound waves, but also as vibrations carried by body tissue directly to the
eardrum and inner ear for unparalleled sound clarity even in the noisiest environments. Torque
is designated Sprint Professional Grade, which ensures advanced security, device management
and Exchange Active Sync capabilities are protecting data on the device and over Sprint’s
nationwide network.“The durability and sound quality of Torque are amazing for a 4G LTE smartphone,” said David
Owens, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “Whether you’re on a construction site, an
outdoor adventurer or a mom that worries about their kids breaking their phone, Torque can hold
up to those drops, spills or dunks. With Sprint’s 4G LTE network and truly unlimited 4G data,
text and calling plans, it’s a tremendous offer for business customers, busy kids and adventurers
alike.”In keeping with Torque’s ability to tackle the extremes and everyday life, Kyocera has sought the
help of Bear Grylls – Everest mountaineer, former British Special Forces, star of television’s “Man
vs. Wild,” and the father of three active boys. See Grylls take Torque on a series of “adventures”
ranging from biting snow, spraying water and mud to a day of splashing in a water park full of kids
at http://www.youtube.com/kyoceramobilephones.“Bear Grylls is the ultimate survivor, in both his extreme adventures and the challenges he
deals with day-to-day like the rest of us,” said Eric Anderson, senior vice president and general
manager of global sales and marketing at Kyocera Communications. “Most of us know him
as an intrepid adventurer, who has withstood the most extreme environments, but he’s also a
businessman and a parent, and he appreciates the value of a smart, rugged device like Torque
that can seamlessly support those different sides of his lifestyle.”In 2012, Sprint added more coverage area to its Sprint Direct Connect push-to-talk service –
creating three times the push-to-talk coverage of its Nextel National Network – with the addition of
roaming and Sprint 1xRTT coverage areas.2 The expansion of the Sprint Direct Connect network
also marks another milestone for Network Vision, Sprint’s nationwide network upgrade using the
newest, most advanced equipment in the industry. Sprint plans to consolidate multiple network
technologies into one seamless network with the goal of increasing efficiency and enhancing
network coverage, call quality and data speeds for customers.Sprint introduced its all-new 4G LTE network in July 2012 and now offers service in 58
markets.3 For the most up-to-date details on the Sprint 4G LTE portfolio and rollout, please visit
www.sprint.com/4GLTE. For detailed 4G LTE maps, providing coverage information right down
to the address, please visit www.sprint.com/coverage. Customers are encouraged to check back
often, as the maps will be updated when coverage in these markets is enhanced.For more information about the Kyocera Torque, please visit http://
www.kyocerasmartphones.com/torque or www.sprint.com/torque.About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services
bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint
Nextel served more than 55 million customers at the end of 2012 and is widely recognized
for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless
4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data
services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance
Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1
Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all
national carriers in customer satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during
the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in both its 2011 and 2012 Green Rankings,
listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications
company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint.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
www.facebook.com/kyoceramobilephones or www.twitter.com/kyoceramobile.Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) (http://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 plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become
a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment, printers, copiers, solar power generating
systems, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial
ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2012, the company’s net sales totaled 1.19
trillion yen (approx. USD14.5 billion). The company is ranked #426 on Forbes magazine’s
2012 “Global 2000” listing of the world’s largest publicly traded companies.###
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2Three times the coverage based on square-mile coverage comparison of Nextel National Network to Sprint National
Network (inclusive of roaming).
3Anderson, Ind.; Atlanta; Athens, Ga.; Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Barnstable/Hyannis/Mid-Cape, Mass.; Boston;
Calhoun, Ga.; Carrollton, Ga.; Chicago/Naperville/Joliet, Ill.; Clark County, Va./Jefferson County, W.Va.; College
Station/Bryan, Texas; Columbia, Tenn.; Dallas; Emporia, Kan.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Fort Worth, Texas; Framingham,
Mass.; Franklin County, Pa.; Gainesville, Ga.; Gary, Ind.; Gettysburg, Pa.; Granbury/Hood County, Texas;
Hagerstown, Md./Martinsburg, W.Va.; Harrisburg/Carlisle/Hershey, Pa.; Harrisonburg, Va.; Houston; Huntsville,
Texas; Hutchinson, Kan.; Indianapolis/Carmel, Ind.; Kankakee/Bradley/Bourbonnais, Ill.; Kansas City, Kan./Mo.;
Lawrence, Kan.; Manhattan/Junction City, Kan.; McPherson, Kan.; Muncie, Ind.; New Bedford/Fall River, Mass.;
Newnan, Ga.; Peabody, Mass.; Rockford, Ill.; Rome, Ga.; Salina, Kan.; San Antonio; Santa Rosa/Petaluma, Calif.;
Sedalia, Mo.; Shenandoah/Page Counties, Va.; South Bend/Mishawaka, Ind.; Southern PR: Ponce/Coamo/Guayama,
Puerto Rico; St. Joseph, Mo.; Topeka, Kan.; Vallejo/Fairfield, Calif.; Waco, Texas; Waukegan/Lake County, Ill.;
Western PR: Aguadilla/Isabela/Cabo Rojo/Mayagüez, Puerto Rico; Wichita Falls, Texas; Wichita, Kan.; Winchester,
Va.; York/Hanover, Pa.1The
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