Verizon Launches Pantech Jest 2 Global Edition

Humberto Saabedra

Pantech Jest 2 GlobalFollowing up, Verizon has launched the successor to the Pantech Jest messaging phone in the Jest 2 Global Edition. The phone features a 2.4-inch LCD display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, Opera Mini, microSDHC slot and Bluetooth. In a different twist, the phone also features a quad-band GSM radio for international roaming. Pricing for the phone is set at $129.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $79.99.

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