ZTE Concord announced by T-Mobile, their most affordable no-contract Android device to Date

This is a semi nice surprise to see. T-Mobile has just announced a new Android powered device called the Concord manufactured by ZTE. Aimed at taking the strain off the pocket book and giving people an option for a smartphone that is affordable and requires no-contract to purchase. It will retail for $99.99 on qualifying Monthly4G plan or for $99.98 with any Walmart Family Mobile plan. Its no Galaxy S III, but with credit checks, lengthy contracts and the need for something better than a flip phone, this could be a pretty good option.

There is some pretty good comedy outlined in the press release though. T-Mobile states this an 3G Android 2.3 device. Yet they keep plugging the T-Mobile Monthly4G no-contract pre-paid plan and that it has “access to T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G network”. You have to admit, that is a little laughable. Check out the full release below.

T-Mobile Expands Its No Annual Contract Android Lineup with the T-Mobile Concord

T-Mobile to offer its most affordable no annual contract Android smartphone for under $100

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 23, 2012 — T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced the availability of the T-Mobile^® Concord^â„¢, T-Mobile’s most affordable no annual contract Android^â„¢ option for those stepping up to their first smartphone. The Concord will be available to T-Mobile customers through a variety of no annual contract plans, including via T-Mobile Monthly4G^â„¢ and Walmart Family Mobile^â„¢.

Manufactured by ZTE, the T-Mobile Concord is equipped with the necessary features to keep customers connected with friends and family. The 3G smartphone is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is ideal for basic Web surfing, searching for a location via Google Maps or accessing favorite social networking sites. Coming in a sleek, midnight blue color finish, the new smartphone features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display and is equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, making it easy to capture and share memories.

Paired with one of T-Mobile’s single-line, Monthly4G no annual contract plans, customers have access to unlimited talk, text and worry-free data that doesn’t have a hard cap or result in overage fees, as well as access to T-Mobile’s nationwide 4G network. The T-Mobile Concord can also be paired with Walmart’s Family Mobile service, a monthly, no-annual-contract wireless plan option for individuals or families, also powered by T-Mobile’s nationwide network.

The T-Mobile Concord is expected to be available at Target starting Aug. 26 for $99.99 with a qualifying Monthly4G plan. The T-Mobile Concord is also currently available at Walmart for $99.98 paired with a Walmart Family Mobile no annual contract plan.