Verizon adds $350 Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) to tablet roster

Verizon and Samsung today confirmed that the carrier will be soon adding the Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) to its tablet roster.  Tapped with a $350 price tag, the Samsung tablet arrives in but a few days, on August 17.  The device is equipped to support Verizon’s 4G LTE network and can be added to a Share Everything plan for $10 per month.  If you want to go it alone, the tablet would run $40 per month and include 4GB of data. Of course, you can also go for bigger buckets of data, should need more.

As a reminder, the specs for the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 include Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 3.2-megapixel rear camera, front-facing VGA camera, and 8GB internal storage (microSD expansion).

VERIZON WIRELESS ADDS SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 2^® 7.0 TO EXPANSIVE TABLET PORTFOLIO 

Affordable 7-inch Tablet with Access to Rich Multimedia on America’s Largest 4G LTE Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announce the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab portfolio, the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 2 (7.0), available beginning August 17 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Powered by Verizon Wireless 4G LTE, Galaxy Tab 2 customers will have access to 4G LTE in 337 markets and counting, covering nearly 75 percent of the United States population.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features power and portability with its 4G LTE connectivity and 7-inch display making mobile entertainment easy. The Galaxy Tab 2 runs Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes loaded with multimedia-rich apps like Netflix and Samsung’s Media Hub for watching movies and TV shows while on the go or on the couch. Customers can also take advantage of the compact design and use the Amazon Kindle app to keep their favorite books with them at all times. The Peel Smart Remote app turns the Tab 2 into a universal remote, helping customers easily find their favorite shows and eliminates the need for multiple remote controls.

The Tab 2 is also a SAFE™ (Samsung Approved For Enterprise) device featuring on-device AES-256 bit encryption, enhanced support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® and support for industry-leading Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab 2 can maximize productivity with the Polaris® Office application to easily create and edit documents. The app is optimized for tablets and has support for various file types like Microsoft® Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Adobe® PDF, Zip files and more.

Additional features:

• 4G LTE – customers can expect fast download speeds of  5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area
• Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich – support for Google Mobile™ Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ and access to more than 600,000 apps available to download from Google™ Play Store

• 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera for video chat
• 1.2 GHz dual-core application processor
• Bluetooth^® 4.0 technology
  • Multiple video file formats supported, including DivX and XviD support
  • Wi-Fi® Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n)
  • 8GB  internal memory with support for up to 64 GB microSD™ card

Business features:

Samsung’s SAFE enterprise mobility solutions provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that customers are able to operate more efficiently on–the-move.

• Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) – Communicate directly with your Microsoft Exchange Server enabling push email, calendar and contacts
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) Support from Industry-Leading Solutions Providers – Supports industry-standard VPN protocols to help customers efficiently tap into VPN networks, and MDM capabilities that allow IT departments to effectively safeguard employees’ mobile devices and corporate data
• On Device Encryption – SAFE helps prevent unauthorized access to mobile data by leveraging the AES 256-bit encryption standard, encrypting all data, including app-specific internal data and internal/external memory

Price and availability:

• The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online atwww.verizonwireless.com starting Aug. 17 for $349.99
• New customers can subscribe to a Share Everything plan for data devices starting at $40 for 4 GB of sharable data. Existing customers who already have a Share Everything plan can add the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) to their account for $10 monthly access. For additional information on Share Everything customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything.
• For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.