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Wirefly Celebrates Summer with the Ultimate Road Trip Warrior Contest

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Reston, VA (PRWEB) June 06, 2011

Do you consider yourself the Ultimate Road Trip Warrior? Do you know exactly what to pack and who you will bring when you hit the open road this summer? Is there music or snacks you must have during the long drive? Family and friends you cant vacation without? Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com), the Internets leading authorized retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, today announced the launch of its Ultimate Road Trip Warrior Contest to reward its fans for sharing their traveling prowess!

From June 6, 2011 to July 1, 2011, people can go to Wireflys Facebook page and submit a photo displaying their must have road trip gear for a chance to win an assortment of prizes designed to help them reach their destinations this summer. Prizes include gas cards, airline tickets and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets.

With the surge in gas prices this year and summer heating up, Wirefly not only wants to help our loyal fans get to their vacation destinations faster and cheaper, we also want to ensure that they are entertained and stay connected along the way, said Andy Zeinfeld, CEO of Simplexity, Wireflys parent company. Gas cards and airline tickets are great for families on a budget and the PlayBook tablet is the perfect companion for long trips- whether traveling by plane, train or automobile. The device is ultra portable and super convenient. And not only will it keep travelers entertained with music and movies for hours, but with its superior operating system and uncompromised web experience, it can help travelers quickly find cheap gas prices, great places to eat, and local attractions along the way.

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From June 6 to July 1, contestants can visit the Road Warrior tab on Wireflys Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/wirefly, and submit their ultimate road trip warrior photo. Need inspiration or ideas? Visitors can check out photos of the Wirefly team sharing their tips and must haves to ensure their ultimate road trip.

HOW TO WIN:

On June 6, voting opens to all Wirefly Facebook fans. One grand prize winner, the contestant whose photo receives the most votes, will receive their very own BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and a $ 500 airline voucher. And, if Wirefly reaches 55,000 fans during the contest, more prizes will be awarded to the runners up including, $ 100 and $ 200 gas cards and additional BlackBerry PlayBook tablets, so entrants are encouraged to ask friends and family to Like Wirefly on Facebook and vote for their photo.

Grand prize: BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and $ 500 airline voucher

Second place: BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and $ 100 gas card

Third place: BlackBerry PlayBook tablet

Fourth place: $ 200 gas card

Fifth place: $ 100 gas card

Fans have until July 1 at 3 pm EDT to vote for their favorite Ultimate Road Trip Warrior photo. Winner(s) will be announced on Wireflys Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/wirefly) and Wireflys Contest Page (http://www.wireflycontest.com) shortly thereafter.

For more information on the contest and prizes, to read the Official Rules and to enter Wireflys Ultimate Road Trip Warrior Contest or to vote visit, http://www.wireflycontest.com or http://www.facebook.com/wirefly.

About Wirefly

Wirefly.com is Americas trusted source for cell phones and wireless service plans. Owned and operated by Simplexity, Wirefly.com is the Internets #1 authorized dealer for the top cellular carriers in the U.S. Wirefly.com also offers discounts and services not available in retail wireless stores including a better selection of the latest cell phones, greater savings, straightforward pricing with no rebates, and fast, free FedEx shipping with free returns on devices from HTC, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, LG, BlackBerry and many other cell phone handset manufacturers. Wirefly.com has been named Best of the Web by Forbes magazine and Best in Overall Customer Experience by Keynote Performance Systems. For more information about Wireflys wireless products and services, visit http://www.wirefly.com. Shopping from a web-enabled cell phone? Wireflys mobile-optimized website, mobile.wirefly.com allows consumers to quickly and easily explore its extensive catalog of cell phones and receive unbiased information from any web-enabled cell phone, regardless of operating system. With Wirefly Mobile, visitors can shop and compare phones and pricing by manufacturer, carrier or rate plan while on the go.

Wirefly to Sell HTC EVO 4G Beginning on June 4

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Reston, VA (Vocus) June 1, 2010

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com ), the Internets leading retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, today announced that it will carry the highly anticipated HTC EVO 4G when it officially launches on the Sprint network beginning June 4. HTC EVO 4G is the latest Android smartphone from Sprint and has the distinction of being Americas first 4G phone, touting data speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G networks, making it the fastest mobile phone on the market today.

In addition to operating on both Sprints blazing-fast 4G network and its 3G Mobile Broadband Network (depending on user location), the Android-powered HTC EVO 4G comes equipped with a high-speed Qualcomm

Wirefly to Sell DROID X by Motorola Beginning on July 15

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Reston, VA (Vocus) July 12, 2010

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com ), the Internets leading retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, today announced that it will carry the highly anticipated DROID X by Motorola when it officially launches on July 15 at 12:01 am PST. The DROID X is the latest Android smartphone from Verizon Wireless and has the distinction of being the next generation of the companys growing Droid family, succeeding its very popular predecessors- the DROID by Motorola and Droid Incredible by HTC.

In addition to operating on the Verizons 3G data network, the DROID X boasts a blazing fast 1GHz processor for high-speed web browsing, loads of memory 8GB of onboard memory, a pre-installed 16GB memory card and the ability to support up to a total of 40GB. The Droid X also is equipped with 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities, which allows customers to simultaneously connect up to five Wi-Fi equipped devices to Verizon Wireless network when paired with a $ 20 Mobile Hotspot plan. DROID X is also equipped with the revolutionary Swype text-entry method made expressly for touch screen devices that lets users quickly write words without lifting a finger.

The DROID X is touted as a pocket-sized home theater. The sleek and sexy device boasts an impressive 4.3-inch high-resolution touch screen making it ideal for watching movies and videos that can be conveniently rented or bought directly from the pre-installed Blockbuster on Demand

Just in Time for the Holidays – Wirefly Anounces Pre-Sale of Two New T-Mobile Smartphones

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Reston, VA (Vocus) October 29, 2010

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com ), the Internets leading authorized retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, proudly announced today the impending launch and pre-sale of two of the most highly anticipated new smartphones, the HTC HD7 and the T-Mobile

Wirefly Launches Free Mobile Backup Service

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Reston, VA (Vocus) November 3, 2010

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com ), the Internets leading authorized retailer of cell phones and plans, announced today the debut of Wirefly Mobile Backup, a revolutionary mobile service that lets consumers backup and transfer their contacts and more -regardless of carrier, manufacturer or operating system — for FREE.

Developed with software designer Spare Backup (OTC: SPBU) and available online at Wirefly.com, this innovative backup service eliminates the need to manually transfer contacts, appointments, or other content when changing carriers or switching phones and protects people who suffer from phone loss, damage or theft.

Protect Your Phones Data

Smartphones continue to deliver more and more functionality and are increasingly replacing laptops as the preferred mobile utility and protecting that data is more important than ever. Wirefly Mobile Backup wirelessly backs up a cell phones contacts, pictures, calendar entries, and music remotely using the phones mobile data connection or a local Wi-Fi network. All of the data is safely encrypted and can easily be accessed from a web-enabled cell phone or computer, allowing users to quickly restore and transfer everything from contacts to ringtones-without having to manually re-enter the information.

Everyone has experienced the pain and frustration of losing their phone — more importantly, losing the data stored on the phone. said Andy Zeinfeld, CEO of Simplexity, parent company of Wirefly. Wirefly Mobile Backup protects and preserves content that in the past would have lived and died on the lost phone. With this service, the content is safely stored securely in a virtual cloud so customers can quickly restore their information onto their replacement phone. Whats more, when you pair Wirefly Mobile Backup with our Device Protection service, losing a device is far less painful. Not only can you get a replacement device, but you can restore your data once your new device is activated.

Works Across Carriers, Manufacturers, and Operating Systems

Wirefly Mobile Backup supports all of the most popular smartphones in the United States, including Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile, and works across all major U.S. carriers, making it incredibly easy to transfer data to a new device when switching wireless providers. In addition, the Palm, Java, Windows Phone 7 and Symbian operating systems will be supported by the end of the quarter.

Wirefly Mobile Backup can also be used to protect the data from personal computers (PC). Up to five devices including one PC can be backed up on a single free account making it easy to protect, move and share photos, music and other important information between devices.

Backup Your Phones Data for FREE

Wirefly Mobile Backup is available as a free download from Wirefly.com, and from the Android Market and iTunes App store. The service is free, and includes up to 2GB data storage enough space to back up the contacts and calendars for multiple devices. For those looking to back up an entire PC or large quantities of music, photos, and movies, unlimited storage is available, starting as low as $ 5.99/month.

Wirefly Mobile Backup has no bandwidth or data transfer restrictions, and users may choose to schedule Wirefly Mobile Backup to automatically search for and backup new data found at no additional cost.

Wirefly Mobile Backup is the most comprehensive wireless backup and transfer service available in the U.S. today, said Zeinfeld. It allows users to automatically synchronize, transfer and share cell phone data, even when switching carriers, operating systems, or devices.

Wirefly Launches Samsung Galaxy Tab Sweepstakes

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Reston, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 14, 2011

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com) loves and appreciates its loyal customers and supporters, so what better way to say Thank You than by giving away free stuff! In the spirit of Valentines Day, the Internets leading authorized retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans is spreading the love to its Wirefly Facebook friends with daily giveaways for the rest of the month. Between now and February 28, Wirefly is hosting a sweepstakes where one fan per day will win a Bluetooth headset and one lucky grand prize winner will be awarded with a brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab for Verizon Wireless (service contract not required).

The Samsung Galaxy Tab for Verizon Wireless goes above and beyond entertaining. With a retail value of $ 799, this tablet delivers enhanced capabilities with advanced portability. The large 7″ screen offers plenty of room for the thousands of interactive games and apps available for the Android platform and is the ideal screen size to connect with friends via video chat using the devices front-facing camera. Its slim design makes it perfect for travel and one-handed grip. The built-in Media Hub lets you download popular television shows, movies, and other media while the pre-loaded Amazon Kindle e-reader is great for reading on-the-go. With so many options for customization and interactivity, the Samsung Galaxy Tab gives you everything you want, anywhere you go.

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Wirefly to Sell the Nexus S 4G from Google Available on Sprint(R) Beginning on May 13

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Reston, VA (PRWEB) May 12, 2011

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com), the Internets leading authorized retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, today announced that on May 13 it will begin selling the highly anticipated Samsung Nexus S 4G from Google. The Nexus S 4G has the distinction of being the Worlds first phone to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread and the fourth 4G smartphone to launch on Sprints 4G WiMAX network, making it one of the fastest, most powerful mobile phones on the market today. The device will be available on Wirefly.com for $ 99.99 with instant discount for new Sprint customers.

In addition to operating on both Sprints blazing-fast 4G WiMAX network and its 3G Mobile Broadband Network (depending on user location), the Android-powered Nexus S 4G comes equipped with a high-speed 1GHz Hummingbird processor that produces rich 3D-like graphics and faster upload and download times.

The sleek and sexy device is designed for a premium viewing experience. The 4-inch curved glass display makes the device more comfortable to hold and the brilliant Super AMOLED touch screen makes colors bright and vibrant and images and text crisp with minimal glare – perfect for watching videos and movies or playing games outdoors.

As the first pure Google 4G device, the Nexus S 4G offers direct access to Google mobile services and the latest and greatest Android releases and updates as soon as they become available. An example includes Google Voice integration, which allows Sprint customers to manage up to six different phones through their one Sprint number, screen and direct incoming calls to the appropriate phone, and even have voicemails transcribed and sent as emails (certain account types may not be eligible for Google Voicesee site for details).

Other impressive features include: 5 megapixel rear-facing camera and camcorder and front-facing VGA camera for video-chat, 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability that support up to six Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously, and gyroscope sensor that tracks handset orientation, velocity and rotation for a smooth, fluid gaming experience.

Customers looking to purchase this hot new device and all of the useful accessories that go along with it can shop from the convenience of their home or office by simply visiting Wirefly.com. With just a few mouse clicks, they can quickly and easily order and activate their very own Nexus S 4G. As always, every Wirefly order comes with fast, free FedEx shipping. And as part of the Companys brand promise of greater savings and straightforward pricing with no gimmicks or rebates, customers can shop knowing that they will get their new Nexus S 4G at a special Wirefly price only $ 99.99 for new Sprint customers and $ 149.99 for upgrade eligible customers with new 2-year agreement on select plans and $ 10 Premium Data add-on.

At Wirefly, we pride ourselves on being among the first retailers to offer the newest cell phones Nexus S 4G being no exception, said Andy Zeinfeld, chief executive officer of Simplexity, parent company of Wirefly.com. We are excited to offer this highly-touted device from Sprint to our millions of valued customers.

Wirefly has become Americas trusted source for cell phones because it makes shopping for cell phones fast, easy, and affordable. In addition, Wirefly offers an array of services aimed at improving the mobile phone buying experience, including:

Wirefly Launches Pre-Sale for HTC ThunderBolt, Verizon Wireless First 4G LTE Phone

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Reston, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 15, 2011

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com), the Internets leading authorized retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, today announced that it is hosting a pre-sale for the highly anticipated HTC ThunderBolt, the Nations first smartphone designed to deliver 4G speeds on Verizon Wireless new 4G LTE network. Wirefly customers can now pre-order their very own HTC ThunderBolt on Wirefly.com before it officially hits store shelves and at a special Wirefly price.

The HTC ThunderBolt is one of the fastest, most powerful devices on the market today. In addition to being the first smartphone to operate on Verizon Wireless lightning-fast 4G LTE network, the HTC ThunderBolt is also Verizon Wireless’ first phone to be able to use voice and data features simultaneously on either 4G or 3G networks, enabling customers to browse the web and make voice calls at the same time. The device runs on the Android 2.2 platform and comes equipped with the newest generation of the high-speed 1GHz Snapdragon processor for faster performance and page loads. Customers will also enjoy the latest version of the intuitive HTC Sense experience, Sense 2.0, which allows users to aggregate multiple social media channels into one organized stream of updates.

The sleek and sexy device has a stunning 4.3-inch WVGA display ideal for watching movies and videos. The handy built-in kickstand props the screen upright both vertically and horizontally for easy viewing when on-the-go. And with wireless DLNA capability, the HTC ThunderBolt can easily stream and share content directly with compatible home theater devices so users can watch movies on the big screen at home. Customers will enjoy the 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for video chat and the 8-megapixel primary camera to record in HD for amazing photos and videos.

Other impressive features include built-in mobile hotspot capability that allows up to eight Wi-Fi equipped devices to simultaneously connect to Verizon Wireless 4G network, a new camera interface and enhancements such as live effects and face detection, 720p HD video recording with flashlight and an astonishing 40 GB of storage.

Pre-Order Now at Wirefly.com

Customers looking to purchase this hot new device and all of the useful accessories that go along with it do not have to wait any longer. The HTC ThunderBolt is now available for pre-order on wirefly.com for new and upgrade-eligible Verizon Wireless customers with a two-year agreement. As always, Wirefly offers significant savings with no rebates and fast, free Fedex shipping and free returns.

Wireflys Pre-Order Price Guarantee

Customers who pre-order the HTC ThunderBolt can take comfort knowing that their purchase is protected by Wireflys 30 Day Pre-Order Price Guarantee. If the price of the device on Wirefly.com drops below the pre-order price within 30 days of the release date, Wirefly will automatically refund the difference to the customers credit card.

Why Wirefly Loves the HTC ThunderBolt

Wirefly to Sell DROID Charge for Verizon Wireless Beginning April 28

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Reston, VA (PRWEB) April 27, 2011

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com), the Internets leading authorized retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, today announced it will carry Verizon Wireless newest smartphone with the DROID moniker, DROID Charge by Samsung, on the official April 28 launch date. Wirefly customers who want to reserve this highly-anticipated device can now pre-order it on Wirefly.com and at a special Wirefly price.

Powered by Android 2.2, equipped with a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, and operating on Verizon Wireless high speed 4G LTE network, the DROID Charge by Samsung is blazing fast and ultra powerful. But, what really sets this device apart from any of its DROID predecessors is the brilliant 4.3″ Super AMOLED Plus (480 x 800) display that delivers an unrivalled screen experience with brighter colors, sharper images, and smoother graphics perfect for watching movies or reading an e-book while on-the-go. And with its micro-HDMI port, users can also easily plug directly into an HDTV when they want to watch their movies on the big screen at home.

Other impressive features include a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

Pre-Order Now at Wirefly.com

Customers looking to purchase this hot new device and all of the useful accessories that go along with it do not have to wait any longer. The DROID Charge by Samsung is now available for pre-order on http://www.wirefly.com for new and upgrade-eligible Verizon Wireless customers with a two-year agreement. As always, Wirefly offers significant savings with no rebates and fast, free Fedex shipping and free returns.

Wireflys Pre-Order Price Guarantee

Customers who pre-order the DROID Charge can take comfort knowing that their purchase is protected by Wireflys 30 Day Pre-Order Price Guarantee. If the price of the device on Wirefly.com drops below the pre-order price within 30 days of the release date, Wirefly will automatically refund the difference to the customers credit card.

Wirefly has become Americas trusted source for cell phones because it makes shopping for cell phones fast, easy, and affordable. In addition, Wirefly offers an array of services aimed at improving the mobile phone buying experience, including: