AT&T Drops A Pair Of Low Grade Pre-Paid Smartphones!

The Pre Paid Mobile game is Heating up, with Verizon stepped it’s pricing down, AT&T is putting out it’s 1st Pre-Paid Smartphone’s and can I tell you unless your….You gotta hear this after the jump.
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Not into a Good Android Phone, yes The LG Dou the Thrive on the left, and the Phoenix, on the right, are at least Android 2.2, but it only have a 600MHz Processor, unlike it’s Galaxy S class big brother with a 1GHz Snapdragon Processor, the Thrive will cost you $179, and the Phoenix, but you gonna have to check the PR below to see if you like the pricing.

Press Release:
AT&T and LG Launch First Smartphone for GoPhone
LG Thriveâ„¢ and its post-paid version, LG Phoenixâ„¢ available on April 17 from LG Mobile Phones.
Both Android 2.2 Devices Available In AT&T Stores Nationwide

DALLAS, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —

Key Facts

* AT&T* will begin selling LG Thriveâ„¢ and LG Phoenixâ„¢ on April 17.
* LG Thriveâ„¢ is AT&T’s first prepaid smartphone. GoPhone customers can choose from new data packages with no long-term commitment required.
* Both smartphones will be available for purchase nationwide at AT&T company-owned retail stores and in select national retail locations.
* Both feature a 3.2 inch color full-touch display, Androidâ„¢ 2.2 platform, Exchange email support, unlimited Wi-Fi usage on the entire national AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot network and a 3.2-megapixel camera.

Android Portfolio

AT&T is a pioneer in smartphones and devices, and expects to widen its portfolio in 2011. In January, AT&T committed to a robust Android portfolio, including more than 12 new Android devices this year. Delivering users on-the-go access to the growing Android Marketâ„¢, LG Thriveâ„¢ will be the first Android smartphone available for GoPhone customers.

LG Thriveâ„¢ Data Packages and Voice Plans

In addition to providing access to applications and contacts, AT&T is introducing a new prepaid data package with the LG Thrive, offering 500 MB of data for $25. Each of the following options are available to customers who choose the Smartphone $0.10/min Plan or Smartphone $2/day Unlimited Talk and Text Plan. Prepaid customers who choose a smartphone like the LG Thrive must choose a data package in order to use data services.

* NEW: $25 FOR 500MB
* $5 for 10MB (previously $4.99 for 1MB)
* $15 for 100MB (previously $19.99)

The above data packages include unlimited Wi-Fi usage at thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots from your smartphone.

AT&T is also adding value to data pay-per-use pricing for non-smartphone customers with five times the data for the same price. The new pricing is $0.01 per 5kb (previously $0.01 per kb).

LG Thrive â„¢ and LG Phoenixâ„¢

LG Thriveâ„¢ boasts the latest Android features, including robust HTML browsing, integrated synching of Google â„¢ account features, Facebook® and Twitter apps for social networking, flexible personalization with up to seven customizable home screens, and unlimited Wi-Fi usage at thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide, included as part of the smartphone data plan required with either device.** LG Phoenixâ„¢ offers similar features to its prepaid counterpart as well as Mobile Hotspot and data tethering support which allows the sharing of the phone’s mobile broadband connection with other devices.***

Key Specifications

* Android 2.2 platform
* HSDPA 7.2 3G data speeds
* 600MHz application processor
* 3.2″ 320 x 480 262k color full-touch display
* Wi-Fi/aGPS capable
* 160MB User Memory w/ microSD storage (up to 32GB)
* 2GB microSD card installed
* 3.2MP Auto-focus camera
* Stereo Bluetooth
* Quad-band GSM / Tri-band 3G (world capable)
* 1500 mAh long-life battery
* Text/Picture and Video Messaging support
* POP3/IMAP/Gmail/EAS email support

Price and Availability****

On April 17, AT&T will begin selling LG Thriveâ„¢, in silver for $179.99. To use data services on the Thriveâ„¢, a GoPhone smartphone plan and data package are required.

The LG Phoenixâ„¢ will be available on the same day in dark blue for $49.99 and requires a two-year agreement.

Both devices will be sold in company-owned retail stores and in select national retail locations.

Learn more about the LG Thriveâ„¢ and LG Phoenixâ„¢ at www.att.com/mobilephones-news.