Boost Mobile Launches Motorola Debut i856

Boost Mobile, the Sprint division that offers no contract wireless phones and services, announced on Wednesday along with mobile phone maker Motorola, the release of the carrier's first push-to-talk slider phone, the Motorola Debut i856. The new mobile phone comes towards Boost Mobile's users with all the benefits of a slider handset while also including instant communication features.

According to the wireless carrier, the new Motorola Debut i856 can easily prove to be a great choice for users around the country, as in sports nationwide walkie-talkie and enhanced features, and fits greatly with the company's $50 Monthly Unlimited plan (which includes unlimited, nationwide, anytime calling, text messaging, wireless Web and walkie-talkie service).

“Our wildly popular Monthly Unlimited service is attracting customers who are more likely to purchase higher-end phones,” said Matt Carter, Boost Mobile President. “The Motorola Debut i856 phone meets the need for this demand with compelling multimedia features, including a 1.3MP camera with video capture, instant music access and Stereo Bluetooth capabilities into a sleek but durable design that fits comfortably in a pocket or purse.”

The features list of the new phone includes nationwide Walkie Talkie capability, a sliding design, 1.3-megapixel photo snapper with video recording capabilities, stereo Bluetooth, built-in GPS receiver, music player with standard audio jack, text messaging and multimedia messaging features, speakerphone, and a microSD memory card slot that supports up to 8GB of additional storage space.

The new Motorola Debut i856 is added to a series of other Motorola handsets available from Boost Mobile, which also includes entry-level handsets and mid-range clamshell phones, along with a QWERTY keyboard device. Motorola Debut, the operator states, is already available for purchase from its website, and features a price tag of $169.99. The handset will become available through Boost Mobile retail and distribution channels shortly after the online launch.