OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), July 25, 2017 – Today Motorola announced the upcoming availability of moto z2 force editionTM, the first smartphone expected to deliver gigabit-class LTE speeds while on the Sprint (NYSE: S) 4G LTE network.

The capability to achieve gigabit-class LTE speeds will be added to moto z2 through a maintenance release at a later date. Gigabit speeds are projected to be quick enough to download a high-definition digital movie in less than a minute and to download photos, videos or large files in a flash.

Preordering is available now at www.sprint.com/motoz2 and is the best way to secure moto z2 at launch. It will be available in stores, at sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1 on Aug. 10. Sprint offers two color options – Super Black and Fine Gold. For a limited time, when you preorder moto z2, get the Insta-Share Projector Moto ModTM FREE! ($299.99 value).1

Sprint is offering moto z2 for $0 down and $33 per month with 18 Sprint Flex lease payments ($792 SRP). For a limited time, lease moto z2 and get another moto z2 lease on us!2 That’s right, get 2-for-1 with Sprint Flex Lease!

With Sprint Flex Lease, customers can lease any phone and have the option to upgrade or purchase later. Unlike other carriers, which require the customer to decide to buy up front, Sprint lets customers make the final decision later, so they don’t get stuck with their old phone. Sprint Flex allows customers to enjoy their phone before deciding what option (upgrade, continue leasing, return or own) works best for their lifestyle. Customers can still choose to buy the phone outright at point of sale.

Fastest Possible Data Speeds

The new moto z2 is Motorola’s most advanced phone ever. It has a sleek, full metal design and a screen that’s guaranteed not to crack or shatter.3 A powerful processor provides the fastest possible data speeds, so you never miss a beat. With Moto ModsTM you can add powerful stereo speakers, a 360° camera, a projector, and 100 percent more battery life – in a snap.

Moto z2 is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile platform with an integrated Snapdragon X16 LTE modem supporting gigabit-class LTE.4 Just a few months ago, Motorola and Sprint demonstrated the first U.S. deployment of gigabit-class LTE live on a commercial network.

“We are excited to bring Motorola’s flagship smartphone, moto z2, into the Sprint product portfolio,” said Ryan Sullivan, vice president of Product Development, Sprint. “This device is extra special for us because it will enable the gigabit-class LTE speeds we look forward to bringing to our customers soon. With these speeds, our customers will be able to download movies and share large files faster than ever.”

In addition, moto z2 is Sprint’s latest HPUE-enabled (High Performance User Equipment) smartphone. HPUE makes the Sprint network experience even better with increased coverage, more capacity and faster speeds on capable devices. HPUE-enabled smartphones are designed to give customers a better overall experience with streaming videos, mobile gaming and other online apps and services. HPUE can extend Sprint’s 2.5GHz coverage by up to 30 percent to nearly match its midband 1.9GHz spectrum performance, including indoors where the majority of wireless traffic is generated.

About Sprint

Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 59.7 million connections as of March 31, 2017, 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; leading no-contract 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. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the past five years. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

1 Buy or lease a moto z2 force edition from authorized resellers between July 25, 2017, and Sept. 14, 2017, and receive a free Insta-Share Projector Moto ModTM by mail. Limit one Moto ModTM per moto z2 force edition purchased. Redemption is available online only and while supplies last. May not be combined with any other Motorola promotional offers. Offer subject to additional terms and conditions. Click here for details. Offer not available in USVI.

2 $33/month after $33/month service credit. Requires two new lines of service or one new line and one upgrade. For well-qualified customers with 18-month leases. Early termination results in remaining balance due. Credit applied within two invoices. Subject to credit up to $30 activation fee. Excludes taxes. Restrictions apply.

3 The display and embedded lens are warranted by Motorola against shattering and cracking for four (4) years from the original date of purchase. This phone is not shockproof or designed to withstand all damage from dropping. All other warranty exclusions, including scratches and other cosmetic damage, intentional damage or abuse, normal wear and tear and other limitations apply; visit Motorola.com for details and warranty coverage.

4 Fastest possible data speeds when operating on a gigabit-class LTE wireless network; not available in all areas. Gigabit-class LTE is enabled with three building blocks – 4×4 MIMO, higher order modulation (256QAM), and three-channel carrier aggregation – using 60MHz of 2.5GHz TDD-LTE spectrum to achieve Category 16 LTE data speeds.

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