MISSISSAUGA, ON, - Samsung Mobile Canada, the leading mobile phone provider in Canada, today announced the launch of the 4G powered Samsung Galaxy S II™ X, with TELUS. This cutting edge smartphone operates on the latest version of Android, the world's fastest growing operating system, and features a brilliant 4.5" super AMOLED plus screen and a dual core processor to provide users with an unmatched viewing experience alongside incredible performance. The Galaxy S II™ X is also the first phone in Canada with dual cell HSPA+ speeds of up to 42Mbps*.
When combined with Google's latest mobile operating system, Android 2.3, the Samsung Galaxy S II™ X lets users enjoy superior functionality for fast browsing, seamless multitasking, smooth user interface and high performance gaming. Its powerful 1.5 Ghz Dual Core processor enables multiple app viewing without freezing or slow-downs.
"The Samsung Galaxy S II™ X has set a new standard in smartphones, seamlessly integrating speed and power with a sleek modern design," said Paul Brannen, Vice-President, Samsung Mobile Canada." The addition of this next generation smartphone reinforces the company's commitment to performance and innovation."
The Galaxy S II™ X comes equipped with an 8 megapixel rear camera with flash, a 2 megapixel front facing camera with full 1080p HD recording. Get on the leading edge and share the content you create seamlessly through multiple communication options including NFC, Wi-Fi Direct, and Samsung's AllShare. Additionally, it comes loaded with 16GB of internal memory (expandable up to 32GB), and sports a sizeable 1850 mAh removable battery.
"Our customers have eagerly anticipated the launch of the remarkable Samsung Galaxy S II™ X, which combines the power of a dual core processor with a beautiful design and stunning 4.5" super AMOLED plus screen, perfect for gaming and entertainment. Plus, it is the first phone in Canada to take full advantage our 4G HSPA+ dual cell network, bringing amazing speeds to over 74 percent of Canadians," said David Fuller, TELUS Chief Marketing Officer. "We're proud to offer this fast and powerful smartphone to TELUS customers, alongside TELUS' commitment to putting customers first. TELUS offers Samsung Galaxy S II X users no fee data sharing and access to our in-store and online Learning Centres, which help our customers learn the tips and tricks to extend their enjoyment of a smartphone as powerful as the Samsung Galaxy S II™ X."
Additional features of the Galaxy S II™ X include access to Samsung's four content and entertainment hubs, to provide instant access to music, games, e-reading and social networking services. Additionally it includes popular Android features such as free Google Maps Navigation for turn-by-turn voice guidance and Google Maps in 3D, YouTube™, and access to over 250,000 apps and widgets on Android Market™.
The Samsung Galaxy S II™ X is available starting October 28, only from TELUS, for the incredible price of $99.99 on a three-year term. Please visit
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*Manufacturer rated peak download speeds of 42Mbps. Average expected speeds of 7-14Mbps.
About Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (SECA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., markets a broad range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, information systems, telecommunications and home appliance products.
SECA upholds Samsung's mission to provide consumers with innovative digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology, quality, features, performance and value. The company oversees the Canadian operations of Samsung's consumer electronics and home appliance division, as well as its wireless terminals and information technology division.
Samsung has been a global TOP sponsor of the Olympic Games since 1997 and has been a presenting sponsor of the Olympic Torch Relay from 2004 to 2008. Samsung is also a proud sponsor of Hockey Canada, Stars on Ice and is the official HDTV sponsor of the NFL.
For customer service inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
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About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $10.1 billion of annual revenue and 12.4 million customer connections including 7.1 million wireless subscribers, 3.7 million wireline network access lines and 1.2 million Internet subscribers and more than 400,000 TELUS TV customers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video.
In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees will, by year-end 2011, have contributed $245 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 4.1 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Eleven TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead TELUS' local philanthropic initiatives. TELUS was honoured to be named the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, becoming the first Canadian company to receive this prestigious international recognition.
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