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The bendy LG G Flex 2 is coming to AT&T, Sprint and UScellular (Update: and Vodafone UK)

The LG G Flex 2 has just been announced at CES 2015, and just like that, it has already been picked up by 3 carriers in the US, with Sprint being the exclusive retailer for the Volcano Red color.

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Published onJanuary 7, 2015

Update: Vodofone UK has locked in a six week exclusive for sales of the G Flex 2, when it launches later this spring.

When LG announced the original G Flex in October 2013, some speculated when/if it would hit the US, especially given that its rival the Samsung Galaxy Round didn’t leave its native country. Some weeks later, at CES 2014, it was officially confirmed. When it comes to the G Flex 2 however, there is no question as to its American debut, as AT&T, Sprint, and UScellular have already confirmed their plans to sell it.

AT&T already has both a press release and a product page for the device, although no release date or price has been given. Sprint on the other hand, not only states a Q1 release, but also proclaims it will be the exclusive [American] carrier for the Volcano Red color variant, however silver will also be available for those who prefer a device with less flare. Also contained in the Sprint press release is a somewhat damning bit of news for those on Verizon or T-Mobile, as the text reads, “[Sprint is] proud to be one of only two national carriers in the U.S. to offer LG G Flex2.”

While Verizon never sold the original G Flex, T-Mobile most certainly did, which begs the question as to why the Uncarrier may have chosen to forgo releasing the sequel. Granted there is still a possibility of launching it at a later date, but why not strike while the iron is hot? It is also worth mentioning that Japan’s G Flex was a CDMA variant, thus Verizon technically could have launched it but passed.

It seems UScellular will also be carrying the G Flex 2 as it had the following to say “to follow up on LG’s device announcement from today, UScellular will carry the LG G Flex 2 this Spring. We will share more details as soon as we can.”

LG has not offered any specific pricing information for the G Flex 2, but from what we gathered the device will sell at around the same price as the LG G3.

So now that the G Flex 2 has been confirmed for release in the USA, and possibly in the near future at that, who plans to buy one?

AT&T Press Release

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 – AT&T¹ will offer the new LG G Flex™ 2 with even more features than the popular LG G Flex. The LG G Flex 2 boasts a sleeker and more stylish curved design with a shaper display, powerful hardware and intuitive software features optimized for its form factor. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

“We’re thrilled to add the powerful, new LG G Flex 2 to our leading device portfolio,” said Jeff Bradley, SVP, Device Marketing and Developer Services, AT&T. “AT&T customers will also get a great network experience from the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network and the network that has the nation’s strongest LTE signal.”²

The LG G Flex 2 brings a stunning 5.5-inch Full HD P-OLED display, the latest Qualcomm^®Snapdragon^TM 800 series processor and features an Advanced Self-Healing back that repairs most scratches and nicks from everyday use. Furthermore, with the LG G Flex 2, you can enjoy a long lasting 3,000mAh battery, powered by a fast charging feature, allowing for up a 50 percent charge in less than 40 minutes.³ Features include:

Processor: The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor

Display: 5.5-inch Full HD P-OLED

Storage: 32 GB ROM with microSD slot

Camera: Rear 13- MP OIS+ with Laser Auto Focus and Dual LED Flash/ Front 2.1- MP

Battery: 3000mAh with fast charging³

Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop

Dimensions: 5.87 x 2.96 x 0.35 inch

Weight: 5.36 oz

For more information, please visit att.com/gflex2.

Sprint Press Release

Available to Sprint customers in first quarter of 2015; Pre-registration for LG G Flex2 begins today at www.sprint.com/flex2

LAS VEGAS (BUSINESS WIRE), January 05, 2015 – Sprint (NYSE: S) and LG Electronics today announced the upcoming arrival of LG G Flex2, the next generation of the revolutionary LG G Flex smartphone. When it launches in the first quarter of 2015, Sprint customers will have access to an exclusive color – Volcano Red – and the super-fast speeds of the 2.5GHz LTE network supporting a new generation of online gaming, virtual reality, advanced cloud services and other applications requiring high bandwidth.

Delivering on LG’s promise of Innovation for a Better Life, LG G Flex2 improves on its predecessor with a sleeker, slimmer and more stylish design. The gradually tapered edges of G Flex2’s dynamic curves make it easier to hold and provides users a broader range of usability.

“Sprint offers the most coveted and innovative devices at competitive prices,” said David Owens, senior vice president of product, Sprint. “LG G Flex2 fits that profile with its strikingly beautiful curved design that provides increased usability. We are proud to be one of only two national carriers in the U.S. to offer LG G Flex2. When paired with our rate plans, we know it will be a big hit for individuals and families who look to Sprint for the best value in wireless.”

Complementing G Flex2’s beautiful design is a 5.5-inch Full HD P-OLED display and the most current 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. Additionally, LG G Flex2 users can enjoy a long-lasting 3,000mAh battery backed by a fast-charging feature, supplying a 50 percent charge in just under 40 minutes.* LG G Flex2 will launch with Android 5.0 Lollipop.

“LG G Flex2 represents a turning point in today’s definition of breakthrough mobile design, driven by LG’s commitment of delivering innovation for a better life,” said Morris Lee, senior vice president and head of North American sales and marketing, LG Electronics MobileComm. “This might be one our most ambitious smartphones yet, and we couldn’t have picked a better stage than CES to unveil it to the world. We look forward to bringing it to market with innovative carriers, including Sprint.”

Device pricing and availability date will be announced later. In addition to the Sprint exclusive volcano red, G Flex2 will also be available in silver. Pre-registration is now available atwww.sprint.com/flex2.

Sprint offers 4G service in 552 markets covering more than 260 million people. Sprint recently announced that customers in 16 new markets, including Charlotte, N.C., and Indianapolis will benefit from super-fast LTE data speeds running on its 2.5GHz spectrum. This brings the total number of LTE 2.5GHz markets to 62, covering more than 100 million people.