Boost Mobile launches 3G Sanyo Incognito (See all news)

Boost Mobile, Sprint's prepaid-service group, announced the availability of its first-ever QWERTY clamshell phone, the Sanyo Incognito by Kyocera. Boost has been expanding its line-up of full-featured phones recently in an effort to change the notion that prepaid carriers suffer from a lack of diversity when it comes to devices.

“Consumers can expect to see a lot more from Boost in 2010 to meet the widening range of needs we’re seeing as we attract and target a larger group of customers," said Neil Lindsay, chief marketing officer, Sprint Prepaid Group. “Launching phones like the Sanyo Incognito with 3G capabilities proves that we are committed to the evolution of our brand, services and devices to appeal to a broader demographic mix.”

The $130 device has a clamshell form-factor that, when opened, reveals a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.6-inch display. It's also equipped with a 2 megapixel autofocus camera, stereo Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR, GPS, and microSD card support for up to 16GB cards. The handset also features a glow-thru external OLED display and social networking intergration, such as Facebook and MySpace.

Incognito users will benefit from features such as advanced music, video and 3G Web browsing capabilities, and with the $50 a month Boost Mobile Monthly Unlimited plan they can also enjoy unlimited nationwide voice, text messaging and Web.

The Sanyo Incognito is already available for $130 with free shipping when purchased online. In the coming weeks the phone also will be available through various channels such as Best Buy, RadioShack and Walmart.