Good to see T-mobile trying to get in front of this. Here are some stats and then the press release:
- Two in five Americans have had their smartphone lost, stolen or damaged
- 59% of Americans would reach into a toilet bowl to retrieve their submerged device
- 87% of Americans would be at a loss without their smartphones by their sides
- 73% insure their cars, but only 35% protect their valued mobile sidekick
T-Mobile USA and Assurant Solutions Introduce Monthly4G Handset Protection to America’s Largest 4G Network
New Survey Reveals 2 in 5 Americans Had Devices Lost, Stolen or Damaged; Affordable Solution Provides Peace of Mind
Atlanta, GA and Bellevue, WA – June 27, 2012 – Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and specialty insurer Assurant Solutions announced the availability of a new mobile device protection program for T-Mobile® Monthly4G™ customers in the United States. The program, called Monthly4G Handset Protection (MHP), includes coverage for accidental damage, water damage, loss, theft, and mechanical or electrical malfunction after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired.
“There has been increased consumer demand for no-annual contract wireless plans and our Monthly4G plans are being adopted in record numbers -– with our prepaid business doubling over the past year,” said Mike Katz, vice president of marketing and head of prepaid, T-Mobile USA.
“We want to provide these customers with security and protection options like we do our postpaid customers and are happy to launch MHP with Assurant Solutions. They have tremendous expertise in developing mobile protection solutions for global carriers, and we are confident that this program will add significant value to the T-Mobile customer experience.”
A recent smartphone protection survey* by Kelton Research showed two in five Americans have had their smartphone lost, stolen or damaged but only 35 percent insure their devices.
“T-Mobile is a global telecommunications leader, with America’s largest 4G network. They have a reputation for bringing innovative solutions to their customers,” said Manny Becerra, president of Assurant Solutions Mobile Services. “Keeping their customers connected to the people and interests that matter to them most is a top priority. We are pleased to support T-Mobile in this effort by providing comprehensive protection and peace of mind to their Monthly4G customers.”
T-Mobile customers can enroll in the program for $7 per month when they purchase a new T-Mobile phone with an accompanying Monthly4G rate plan, like the T-Mobile Monthly4G No Annual Contract $50/mo. unlimited plan which offers unlimited talk, text and Web with no overage charges, and the first 100 MB of data at up to 4G speeds all on America’s Largest 4G Network®. To learn more about MHP, see t-mo.co/MowJt2.
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