ZTE smartphones and tablets now will come pre-installed with AVG Technologies (AVG) mobile security.

AVG has announced that its AVG AntiVirus PRO for Android application will come pre-installed across ZTE devices.

Under the terms of the partnership, ZTE customers will receive a free, 60-day trial of the AVG AntiVirus PRO for Android app, AVG said. After the trial, customers can either choose to keep the enhanced features by purchasing an annual subscription or retain AVG AntiVirus FREE for Android, ensuring their smartphone or tablet will have core protection at all times.

“As we focus on helping to secure people, devices and data across the globe, this partnership will ensure that new and existing mobile users have peace of mind by being protected from the outset, whether simply enjoying their favorite games or using useful online tools for banking or shopping,” David Ferguson, AVG’s senior vice president of revenue & business operations, said in a prepared statement.

As of March, more than 200 million active users and businesses currently leverage AVG’s products and services, and the online security company boasts over 100 million mobile device users as well.

AVG Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe also told Talkin’ Cloud that his company is always looking for the right partner “to expand its mobile and product portfolio to fulfill [its] mission to protect devices, data and people.”

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