Verizon Wireless and Samsung Mobile today announced the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab portfolio, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Galaxy Tab 2 customers will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network which covers more than 75 percent of the U.S. population and will soon be available in more than 400 markets nationwide.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features 4G LTE connectivity and a 7-inch display for mobile entertainment. The Galaxy Tab 2 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes with 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 Galaxy Tab 2 into a universal remote, helping customers easily find their favorite shows, while eliminating the need for multiple remote controls.

Additional features
— 4G LTE – Customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
— 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)
— 8 GB internal memory with support for up to 64 GB microSD card

Business features
Samsung’s SAFE 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) – Customers communicate directly with Microsoft Exchange Server enabling push email, calendar and contacts
— VPN and 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 encryptionstandard, encrypting all data, including app-specific internal data and internal/external memory
Price and availability

Price
— The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and at www.verizonwireless.com for $349.99.
— Customers purchasing the Galaxy Tab 2 will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. Share Everything Plans allow customers to add the Galaxy Tab 2 to their account for $10 monthly access. For additional information, customers should go to: 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.