Today, AT&T and Amazon announced that the wireless carrier will provide connectivity on its network for owners of a Kindle 3G device from Amazon, and that the e-reader also features a special price at AT&T.
This means that users won't have to constantly search for WiFi hotspots when in need of connectivity, as it would be at hand at all times on AT&T's network.
Amazon's Kindle 3G will offer users the possibility to connect to the carrier's broadband network for accessing various content regardless the location, as long as a compatible network is in range.
But there is more to it, as the two companies also announced that AT&T sponsored the Kindle 3G with Special Offers, and that users can enjoy it for only $139 at the moment.
Kindle 3G with Special Offers is the same Kindle 3G, which costs $189, but adds money-saving special offers into the mix, along with sponsored screensavers.
“Kindle 3G is more convenient – customers never have to hunt for or pay for a Wi-Fi hotspot – they simply download and read books anytime, anywhere,” said Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO, Amazon.com.
Kindle 3G customers read 20 percent more books, and take advantage of twice as many special offers. A big thank you to AT&T for helping to make the new $139 price possible.”
Kindle 3G comes with always-on global wireless connectivity, which enables users download books and periodicals no matter where they are. Not to mention that the 3G connectivity is offered for free for all users.
Kindle 3G comes with a wide range of features into the mix, including:
- Free 3G wireless, no annual contracts, no monthly fees
- Global 3G coverage means books in under 60 seconds in over 100 countries and territories
- Paper-like Pearl electronic ink display, no glare even in bright sunlight
- Lightweight body for hours of comfortable reading with one hand
- Kindle Store with over 950,000 books - largest selection of the most popular books
- Seamless integration with free "Buy Once, Read Everywhere" Kindle apps for iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Android, PC, Mac, BlackBerry and Windows Phone.