Compared to the fourth quarter of 2010, Service and Sales revenues decreased by 3.6% as fewer branded contract gross additions were partially offset by handset sales in connection with the introduction of T-Mobile USA's new unlimited Value plans.
Samsung, which is expected to introduce a new flagship smartphone in its Galaxy S series as early as April, said consumers seeking to replace its current handset and get a faster wireless connection through LTE network will drive the demand.
That said, the handset hasn't shed its predecessor's built-in media connectivity, given that an MHL connection with any compatible TV will trigger the same app carousel and ability to mirror content.