Surface 2 with AT&T LTE clears through the FCC, is the launch near?

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Microsoft Surface 2

Last year, Microsoft announced it will launch a LTE-enabled version of the Surface 2 for ATT network this year, but failed to provide an exact launch date and gave a vague early-2014 timeframe to look at for the release. Recently, Microsoft Surface 2 passed through the FCC with LTE connectivity, suggesting the official launch of the tablet on ATT is near — the FCC is usually the last stop before a device hits retail. It’s also worth mentioning that Surface 2 will be the first of its kind to bring LTE connectivity on board.

The documents listed on the FCC website don’t provide a whole lot of details, but there’s a confidentiality request filed as well, so there isn’t much to be expected. But, you should be sure of the fact won’t be any surprises hidden here, at least that’s what I think as it’s the same Windows RT tablet with built-in LTE connectivity.

For those of you who need a refresher, Microsoft Surface 2 rocks a 10.6-inch display boasting a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is powered by a quad-core Tegra 4 processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 2GB of RAM on board. Here’s a complete list of specifications of the Surface 2:

  • 10.6-inch display ClearType Full HD display​ with a resolution of 1920 x 1080
  • Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.7GHz
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 32/64GB storage with a microSD card support of up to 64GB
  • Windows RT 8.1
  • 5MP rear camera
  • 3.5MP front-facing camera
  • ​Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 LE
  • 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.35 in
  • 1.49lbs

We’ll update you as soon as Microsoft launches the LTE version of the Surface 2. Will you get your hands on the tablet once it hits retail?

Radu Tyrsina

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.