T-Mobile today announced upcoming availability of the Nokia Lumia 710, the first Windows Phone from Nokia in the United States. T-Mobile is targeting customers who are upgrading from basic phone to smartphones with this new phone.

“We’re excited to team with Nokia in bringing its first Windows Phone to the U.S. with the elegantly designed Nokia Lumia 710,” said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. “Windows Phone offers a compelling mobile OS choice for people who want a smartphone built around them, their family and friends. We expect it to play a more prominent role in our lineup and marketing efforts in 2012.”

Nokia Lumia 710 features a 3.7-inch ClearBlack touchscreen, 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 512MB RAM, 8GB of onboard storage, 5-megapixel camera, 720p video recording, WiFi, Bluetooth and microSD card slot. Like all Windows Phones, the Lumia 710 will come with features like People Hub, Office Hub and mobile gaming via Xbox LIVE, along with other carrier and manufacturer specific features like Nokia Drive navigation, ESPN, Netflix, T-Mobile TV and mobile HD video service.

The Nokia Lumia 710 is expected to be available on T-Mobile starting Jan. 11, in black and white finish. It will cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card, with a two-year service agreement. You can get more information about the Lumia 710 on T-Mobile’s website.