ALCATEL APPOINTS WAYNE WHITE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES FOR NORTH AMERICA

A mobile technology executive, with over 25 years of experience, White joins Alcatel to drive growth and expand marketshare for North America’s fourth largest handset OEM

IRVINE, Calif. – November 17, 2016 – Alcatel – the fourth largest mobile phone manufacturer in North America – today announced that it has appointed Wayne White as Vice President of Sales for North America. White assumes responsibility for growing the Alcatel product family among carriers and expanding the company’s presence in the enterprise segment. Continue reading “ALCATEL APPOINTS WAYNE WHITE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES FOR NORTH AMERICA”

ALCATEL ANNOUNCES THE PIXI™ 4 SMARTPHONE AVAILABLE THIS MONTH AT CARRIERS ACROSS CANADA

PIXI 4 will be available from Bell, TELUS, Videotron, WIND Mobile, Virgin Mobile Canada and Koodo

IRVINE, Calif. – October 13, 2016 – Alcatel – the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America – today announced its affordable and reliable PIXI 4 smartphone, which will be available this month to customers across Canada from Bell, TELUS, Videotron, WIND Mobile, Virgin Mobile Canada and Koodo. Featuring all the smartphone necessities for a price that won’t break the bank, the PIXI 4 is a perfectly simple and easy to use smartphone able to handle any everyday task.

“Owning a smartphone should be something every consumer has access to, and by bringing PIXI 4 to carriers across Canada, we’re continuing our mission to democratize this kind of technology and make it affordable to any customer, ” said Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager for Alcatel, North America. Continue reading “ALCATEL ANNOUNCES THE PIXI™ 4 SMARTPHONE AVAILABLE THIS MONTH AT CARRIERS ACROSS CANADA”

OFFERING THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF SIMPLICITY AND CONNECTIVITY, ALCATEL ANNOUNCES THE LUME™ AND GO FI™ AT TELUS

Both LUME AND GO FI are available this month at TELUS stores across Canada, with LUME also available from Koodo at select retailers

IRVINE, Calif. – October 6, 2016 – Alcatel – the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America – today announced the availability this month of its latest smartphone and mobile broadband device for customers across Canada with the launch of LUME and GO FI exclusively at TELUS. Offering the perfect amount of simplicity for smartphone users, LUME covers all the basics at a very wallet-friendly price. And with GO FI, customers get the perfect amount of connectivity in a compact and lightweight Wi-Fi hotspot, so staying connected wherever they go is a breeze. Both LUME and GO FI will be available at TELUS, with LUME also available at Koodo Shops. GO FI will be available beginning October 7, with LUME available beginning October 12.

“Staying connected should be simple and affordable to all consumers, and with the introduction of LUME and GO FI to Canada with TELUS and Koodo, we’re continuing our mission of making great technology accessible to all,” said Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager for Alcatel, North America. Continue reading “OFFERING THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF SIMPLICITY AND CONNECTIVITY, ALCATEL ANNOUNCES THE LUME™ AND GO FI™ AT TELUS”

ALCATEL BRINGS THE PERFECT BALANCE OF VALUE AND FEATURES WITH THE IDOL™ 4 AND POP™ 7 LTE AT BELL AND VIRGIN MOBILE CANADA

Perfectly priced and beautifully designed, the IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE offer customers throughout Canada the perfect balance of smartphone and tablet value

IRVINE, Calif. – September 28, 2016 – Alcatel – the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America – today announced the upcoming availability of the perfectly enticing IDOL 4 smartphone and the on-the-go entertainment ready POP 7 LTE tablet for customers across Canada at Bell and Virgin Mobile. Continuing the Alcatel IDOL smartphone family legacy for Bell customers and Virgin members, the IDOL 4 brings new meaning to what a feature rich and value packed smartphone can be. And with the addition of the POP 7 LTE, Bell and Virgin customers now have the perfect smartphone and tablet combination for work and play. The IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE will be available beginning September 30.

“The IDOL 4 and POP 7 LTE are built to both look great and provide great value with the perfect balance of affordability and features,” said Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager for Alcatel, North America. “Bringing these devices to customers across Canada with Bell and Virgin Mobile continues the Alcatel tradition of offering experience driven value to the marketplace.” Continue reading “ALCATEL BRINGS THE PERFECT BALANCE OF VALUE AND FEATURES WITH THE IDOL™ 4 AND POP™ 7 LTE AT BELL AND VIRGIN MOBILE CANADA”

The Perfect Amount of Enticing Smartphone Experience is Coming to Canada as Alcatel Announces IDOL™ 4 with Videotron

Alcatel’s Flagship Smartphone Combines the Perfect Amount of Design and Features with a Limited Time Canada Exclusive Virtual Reality Experience

IRVINE, Calif. – September 21, 2016 – Alcatel – the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America – today announced the high-performing and value-packed IDOL 4 is coming soon to Videotron. In addition to the IDOL 4, Videotron will also offer the Alcatel Virtual Reality Goggles for IDOL 4 exclusively in Canada as a limited time gift with purchase only at participating Videotron stores, allowing users to experience hours of VR content via the Alcatel VR launcher and pre-loaded Littlstar app. A follow-up to the award-winning IDOL 3 – also sold at Videotron and widely regarded as one of the best smartphone values of 2015 – the IDOL 4 brings a new level of design and features that has made Alcatel’s IDOL flagship line one of the most prized in the industry. Customers can purchase IDOL 4 at Videotron stores in the Quebec province starting September 30.

“Alcatel continues to give our customers in Canada a better experience-driven value with our IDOL smartphone series and the all-new IDOL 4 at Videotron,“ said Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager for Alcatel, North America. “And by also offering our VR experience exclusively at Videotron in Canada, customers have the opportunity to experience even more from their smartphone.”

Pairing the perfect balance of performance and design IDOL 4 offers an enticing smartphone value that is unmatched. Maintaining the familiar lightweight and sleek design that has been the heritage of the IDOL smartphone line, the IDOL 4 features an all glass body and full metallic frame for an elegant look and feel. It also comes with a brilliant 5.2-inch Full-HD display, giving users a richer, more vibrant viewing experience – even in direct sunlight. IDOL 4 also offers a powerhouse audio experience, packing dual 3.6-watt speakers featuring Waves Audio technology to make sure you always have the best settings for listening to music or watching movies. Powered by an efficient Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Octa-Core processor, and a battery that will last throughout the day, IDOL 4 is built to handle any task thrown at it.

“We are very pleased to be carrying this new addition to the IDOL line,” said Bertrand Hébert, Vice-President, Marketing, Telecom of Videotron. “We are particularly excited about being able to continue bringing customers phones that combine the latest technology with increased flexibility in a wide variety of real-life situations, all in one device. The addition of the Alcatel IDOL 4 to our selection of advanced devices is another example of our commitment to offering our customers high-performance hardware at a reasonable price.”

Alcatel is also introducing a new innovative feature found only on IDOL 4 – the Boom Key experience. This physical button, located on the right side of the device, creates simple experience enhancements to a variety of features including the camera, audio, user experience and more. Thanks to this experience button, users can now take instant photos going from pocket to picture in just seconds, long press for burst shot photos, boost the loudness and bass of the speakers while listening to music while also creating a more immersive audio experience, enhance the voice clarity and loudness while making a phone call, and even instantly live stream while recording a video to easily share those moments with friends. The Boom Key can also be assigned to any application on the device to quickly open that favourite application.

Additional IDOL 4 Features Include:

  • 5.2-inch Full-HD (1920×1080) Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Octa-Core Processor (4×1.5GHz + 4×1.2GHz)
  • Dual 3.6-Watt Speakers Featuring Waves Audio Technology
  • 13MP Main Camera + 8MP Wide-Angle Front Camera
  • 2610mAh Battery for up to 16 hours of Talk Time
  • 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM (with MicroSD support up to 128GB)
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 Operating System

For more information and full product specifications on IDOL 4 for Videotron, please visit Alcatel’s website.

About Alcatel Mobile Devices
TCL Communication designs, develops and markets a diversified range of mobile devices in more than 170 countries under the Alcatel brand. Currently the #4 mobile handset manufacturer in North America, Alcatel branded devices from TCL Communication deliver innovative, feature-rich experiences that make access to today’s mobile technology simple; offering a diverse portfolio of value-packed products equipped with the technology people want most.

TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. Alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication.

For more information, please visit Alcatel’s website.

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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: ALCATEL UNVEILS THE COMPANY’S NEW GLOBAL BRANDING IN NORTH AMERICA

With the recent unveiling of the brand’s new look and feel at Mobile World Congress, Alcatel eyes further North American business and brand expansion; with a focus on the Gen-X and Millennial consumer segments

IRVINE, Calif. – March 29, 2016 – Alcatel – the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America – today announced the rollout of its new branding for the North American market. Unveiled globally during last month’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, this new branding simplifies the company’s image from ALCATEL ONETOUCH, and now aligns the leading global mobile technology brand under the Alcatel name with a new logo and renewed market focus. Continue reading “OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: ALCATEL UNVEILS THE COMPANY’S NEW GLOBAL BRANDING IN NORTH AMERICA”

Alcatel Launches PLUS 10, its first 2-in-1 LTE Connected Device Powered by Windows 10

  • Alcatel’s first 2-in-1 device powered by Windows 10 is one of the few connected 10-inch 2-in-1s on the market
  • A quad-core Intel processor combined with Windows 10 provides for maximum productivity during the day
  • Dual front speakers with 3D audio effect and coupled with a high-resolution IPS display guarantee a stunning surround sound experience
  • Innovative, detachable 4G LTE keyboard can serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 15 devices; a great way to stay connected in a jiffy!
  • Multiple ports, including standard USB, micro USB and micro HDMI, make adaptors a thing of the past

MWC, Barcelona, 22 February, 2016 – Increasing its offering of Windows devices, alcatel announced the launch of its PLUS 10 2-in-1 device, running on the latest Windows 10 operating system. Continue reading “Alcatel Launches PLUS 10, its first 2-in-1 LTE Connected Device Powered by Windows 10”

Alcatel Launches POP 4 Series: The most customizable smartphones, inside and out, to best suit all desires

  • 3 devices for 3 desires: POP 4, POP 4+, POP 4S
  • Vast collection of colors and styles: Hairline-Brushed, Leather, Wood, Baby Skin
  • Curved design with a slim body and fully laminated black crystal display
  • Take great group selfies in the parties with the front camera of wide viewing angle and front flash
  • 4G LTE for fast browsing and streaming

MWC, Barcelona, 22 February, 2016 – alcatel announces POP 4 series, a full line of customizable smartphones with design and performance in mind. The iconic POP 4 series includes variants of POP 4, POP 4+ and POP 4S. These smartphones offer customization – from style, color, design, size, performance to user experience. Continue reading “Alcatel Launches POP 4 Series: The most customizable smartphones, inside and out, to best suit all desires”