One of the best things about Android smart phones has been that you could find them on several networks. Of course, each network has their own variety; the new HTC EVO 4G, otherwise known as the HTC 4G or Android EVO 4G, is an exclusive Sprint offering and a perfect example. It’s also the first U.S. 4G smartphone, running the Android OS and WiMax 4G technology. In fact, HTC 4G has huge potential in terms of changing mobile productivity and taking over BlackBerry’s position as the enterprise-level smartphone to have. Both HTC EVO 4G and BlackBerry can be provided with mobile syncing of corporate data using hosted Exchange services from Apps4Rent available at bargain prices.

HTC EVO 4G Network

As the name implies, HTC EVO 4G runs on a 4G mobile network, rather than the 3G most network carriers are currently using. 4G (WiMax) providers advertise 2MBps to 6MBps for download speeds, while most 3G systems download between 0.4MBps and 1.5MBps. Faster download speeds, better performance for streaming real time video, online presentations and real-time collaboration set HTC 4G apart from the rest.

HTC EVO 4G Features

As the first U.S. 4G smartphone, HTC EVO 4G is packed with quality features. Some features have become standard for today’s smartphones, such as GPS navigation, Wi-Fi capabilities and text messaging. These features have become so standard in fact, that many would just shrug and go back to their BBs or iPhones. The creators of HTC 4G expected this, which is why this smartphone also comes with features like:

1GHZ Snapdragon processer
3G/4G mobile hotspot for up to 8 devices at a time
1.3 megapixel front-facing camera (video conferencing, personal photos)
8.0 megapixel primary camera (streaming video, images)
8 GB microSD card included, supports 32 GB
Proximity/motion sensors
720p HDMI output
Digital compass
Android Market with over 35,000 apps
4.3 inc LCD screen (biggest screen available on a smartphone)

If these features aren’t amazing enough, HTC EVO 4G also comes with Google mobile services, such as Gmail, Google Voice, Google Talk, Google Maps and YouTube. As well, Sprint partnered with thousands of Android application developers to create a truly unique business smartphone.

Xora, for example, is a mobile workforce management solution. This application integrates with payroll systems (like ADP) and automates the timesheet/payroll process. Intuit is another application invaluable to businesses, letting a mobile sales force process credit card payments on the HTC EVO 4G. No additional hardware is needed.

For corporate users, HTC 4G is offered in conjunction with Sprint’s Business Advantage Messaging and Data plans. These plans range from as little as $59.99 per month to $179.99 per month, and include unlimited text, unlimited Web, and unlimited calling with Any Mobile, Anytime. The features and capabilities of HTC EVO 4G, including instantaneous syncing with corporate hosted Exchange servers, may very well turn Android OS smartphones into the business phones of the future.