AT&T to Launch Samsung Galaxy S III Mini Sept. 27: Pre-Order Now

Beginning Sept. 27, we will offer the Samsung Galaxy S® III mini for $0.99 with a two-year agreement. The Galaxy S III mini brings the high performance and intuitive ease-of-use of the Galaxy S III to an elegant, compact smartphone at a budget friendly price.   

“Our Galaxy family continues to grow and we’re excited to offer the Galaxy S III mini as an option for customers seeking a premium smartphone experience at an outstanding value, all on the nation’s fastest, most reliable 4G LTE network,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Devices, AT&T. 

The Galaxy S III mini is a 4G LTE smartphone that features a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED™ display and runs Android 4.2, (Jelly Bean).  Its compact size gives users a comfortable grip and is ideal for one-handed use.  The Galaxy S III mini also comes with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of internal RAM and includes a 5-megapixel camera.

The Galaxy S III mini has all your favorite Galaxy features, including:

• S Beam™ quickly and easily share files simply by tapping two S Beam enabled smartphones together.  Or use Buddy photo share™ to send a photo simultaneously to your friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.
• S Voice™ natural language recognition software lets you use your voice to unlock the phone with simple customized commands.  Play your favorite songs, turn the volume up or down, organize your schedule, or automatically launch the camera and start taking photos.
• Group Play™ lets you share music in “surround sound” so you can keep the party going.  Group play also lets you collaborate and share photos as well as share files such sense PowerPoint presentations and PDF documents with other Galaxy devices.
• Easy Mode is a great option for new smartphone users or simplicity seekers.  Start out with a basic version of your home screen that keeps your favorite apps and features within reach. 
• Smart Stay™ uses eye-tracking technology and keeps the screen lit as long as you are looking at it.
• Motions and Gestures provide helpful shortcuts, making everyday actions easier – and faster – than ever before.

• Super AMOLED display offers a stunning 4.0-inch screen for a sharp, rich viewing experience.

AT&T has the fastest and now  the most reliable 4G LTE network. According to independent third-party data, AT&T has the highest success rate for delivering mobile content across nationwide 4G LTE networks.**  And AT&T was named America’s fastest 4G LTE network  in PC Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study – and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest. ***

From the initial purchase to ongoing service interactions, AT&T is focused on providing an unparalleled customer experience.  AT&T was recently recognized with two significant achievements, outperforming competitors for customer service and wireless purchase experience.  J.D. Power awarded AT&T the “Highest Ranked Customer Service Performance Among Full-Service Wireless Providers” and “Highest Satisfaction with the Purchase Experience among Full Service Wireless Providers” in their 2013, Volume 2 studies. 

For more information, please visit www.att.com/galaxysiiimini.





*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** Speed claim based on comparison of national carriers' average 4G LTE download speeds for AndroidTM and Windows smartphones and iPhone 5. Reliability claim compares data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

*** PC Magazine, June 17, 2013; http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420333,00.asp

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