Other providers could be roped in too.
By Dileep Thekkethil
BENGALURU: After the launch of Google’s WiFi only version of Nexus 9 tablets, the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has launched the 4G LTE Nexus 9 in the US via T-Mobile for $599.76.
It is expected that HTC will soon close deals with other providers to make the new Nexus 9 more accessible to the public.
Nexus 9 doesn’t have any additional features to boast other than the 4G LTE feature when compared to the already existing version. The tablet is powered with a 64 bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 Processor coupled with 2 GB Ram and runs on the latest Android Lollipop OS out-of-the-box. Nexus 9 has an 8.9 inch IPS LCD display protected with Gorilla Glass 3.
T-mobile is currently offering the new HTC Nexus 9 in the Underground site for $0 down payment and $24.99/month for a period of two years. Nexus 9 users can also avail the special Simple Choice data plan for $10/month. They can also opt for a free 200MB plan.
Blocks of different data plans are available for a price ranging from $20 to $70 per month with special allowance of minimum 1GB to a maximum of 11 GB for non-T-Mobile customers.
T-Mobile is also offering family and business plans on the launch week of Nexus 9 giving customers option to sign up for two business or family lines with 4G LTE data, voice calls and text messaging for just $100.