CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cincinnati Bell, the region’s leading provider of communications services for homes and businesses, today announced it will begin selling the new Sony Xperia™ ZL, a premium smartphone with a razor-sharp 5-inch high-definition Reality Display. The Xperia ZL from Sony will be available from Cincinnati Bell online and in stores by May 1 for $249.99 after mail-in rebate with a two-year equipment agreement.
“We’re excited to add the Sony Xperia ZL to our line of premium smartphones. With this extraordinary device, customers can connect with each other using the best technology Sony has to offer,” said Mike Vanderwoude, senior vice president/general manager, Consumer Markets. “The Xperia ZL on Cincinnati Bell’s 4G wireless network creates an unbeatable combination.”
The Xperia ZL has all of the specifications and premium features expected from a technology innovator like Sony. A razor-sharp 5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) Reality Display brings Sony’s long-standing TV expertise to the smartphone delivering optimized color, contrast and clarity. Intelligent camera capabilities previously only available in Sony digital cameras make taking high-quality images easier than ever, no matter what the conditions.
One-touch connections via NFC (Near field communication) enable consumers to easily share music, photos, and video from their Xperia ZL with other NFC-enabled devices including Sony speakers, headphones and TVs. For example, with the latest NFC-capable BRAVIA TV, simply touch the Xperia ZL to the TV remote control and enjoy photos or browse the Xperia ZL’s interface on the large TV screen. In addition, the Xperia ZL’s infrared capability offers remote control of TV’s and other home entertainment devices.
Xperia ZL Key Features:
- 5-inch 1920x1080p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2
- 13MP camera with Exmor RS for Mobile, HDR video (1080p), Superior Auto and Noise Reduction to effortlessly capture razor-sharp pictures and videos in any conditions
- Battery STAMINA for improved standby time
- NFC-enabled and Infrared capable
- 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB RAM
- Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
- Compatible network bands: HSPA+ 1,2,4,5,8 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
The Sony Xperia ZL will be available for purchase on Cincinnati Bell’s website, www.cincinnatibell.com, and in Cincinnati Bell stores by May 1 for $249.99 after mail-in rebate with a two-year equipment agreement.
About Cincinnati Bell
With headquarters in
Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) provides integrated
communications solutions—including local and long distance voice, data,
high-speed Internet, entertainment, and wireless services—that keep
residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton
connected with each other and with the world. In addition, enterprise
customers across the United States rely on Cincinnati Bell for
efficient, scalable office communications systems and end-to-end IT
solutions. Cincinnati Bell is the majority owner of CyrusOne (NASDAQ:
CONE), which provides best-in-class data center colocation services to
enterprise customers through its facilities with fully redundant power
and cooling solutions that are currently located in the Midwest, Texas,
Arizona, London, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.cincinnatibell.com.
About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications
is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global
innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and
information technology products for both the consumer and professional
markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online
businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics
and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone
portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony
technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to
Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more
information: www.sonymobile.com.
