ZTE Plans to Launch Firefox OS Smartphone in Europe in 2013

China's ZTE has teamed up with an unnamed European carrier to build a smartphone based on Firefox OS, Bloomberg reports. The companies plan to launch the device in Europe this year.

According to CEO of ZTEs U.S. unit Cheng Lixin, the company might also launch a Firefox OS-based device in the U.S. in 2013.

We closely monitor the ecosystem and how it evolves. If that is ready and if consumer studies support that data, then we may launch one in U.S. also this year, Cheng said.

He did not disclose any additional details about the device's specifications or pricing.

Vice president of products at Mozilla Jay Sullivan confirmed the company is working with ZTE, as well as Qu…
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