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Sprint Announces Windows Mobile 6.1 Upgrades Planned For Current Smartphones

Sprint plans to upgrade several of its current Windows Mobile smartphones later this year to support Windows Mobile 6.1 announced today by Microsoft. Windows Mobile 6.1, an update release, will bring customers core platform enhancements in the areas of user-focused experience, messaging and productivity.

In the summer of 2008, Sprint will offer software upgrades for all existing Sprint Windows Mobile 6 smartphones including:

• Samsung ACETM – The Samsung ACE is the sleekest world phone in the Sprint portfolio with a full QWERTY keyboard, vibrant color screen, and ability to use Phone As Modem service.
• Moto Q™9c by Motorola – The MOTO Q9c has a slim form factor with a QWERTY keyboard, extended battery, and supports Sprint Navigation for turn-by-turn directions.
• Touch by HTC™ – The Touch by HTC is a full touch screen wireless phone with advanced entertainment features. It is the first device to feature TouchFLO™ and features a new HTC-designed homescreen.
• Mogul™ by HTC – The Mogul by HTC is the industry's first EV-DO Rev A-capable handset, enabling users to send and receive large amounts of data at broadband speeds (comparable to basic DSL) and supports Sprint Music Store.
• In addition, all of Sprint's new Windows Mobile smartphones launching in the second half of 2008 will offer Windows Mobile 6.1 software including a new Palm Treo launching later this year. Additional details will be announced upon commercial availability.

Windows Mobile 6.1 will bring new time-saving features, easier phone navigation and management, and stronger security safeguards. To further enhance the user experience, this update allows device makers to change some of the look and feel of the interface to create more customization. As part of the 6.1 upgrade handsets will also support enterprise-class device security management through Microsoft's System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 server.

Sprint Wireless Data Portfolio

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Sprint Receives 2008 Mobility Awards for Business Solutions Carrier Leadership, Sprint Navigation

Building on its industry leadership in GPS services, Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today that it has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan with not one, but two 2008 Mobility Awards for location-based services (LBS). Sprint received the 2008 Carrier Leadership Award in LBS for excellence in successfully deploying and delivering a comprehensive suite of LBS business solutions. Sprint also received a 2008 Mobility Award for Sprint Navigation, powered by TeleNav, a service that allows customers to use their phone as a personal navigation device for maps and turn-by-turn directions in the palm of their hand.

"Sprint has led the wireless industry in offering location-based services since introducing the first location and mobility solutions in 2000 and the first GPS-enabled phone in 2001," said Kevin Packingham, vice president of wireless data product management for Sprint. "We are pleased to be recognized by Frost & Sullivan for our industry-leading portfolio of business GPS solutions, as well as our popular Sprint Navigation application."

"By continuing to address the evolving demands of its customers, Sprint has established itself as a leader in the LBS space and is expected to advance LBS in the wireless industry in years to come," said Brent Iadarola, Frost & Sullivan Global Research Director. "Navigation for mobile devices presents an enormous market opportunity and is widely viewed as a more versatile and economical solution for both businesses and consumers compared to traditional personal navigation devices or in-vehicle solutions. Sprint Navigation has emerged as a leading navigation service for mobile phones in North America."

Business Solutions Carrier Leadership Sprint has partnered with industry leaders to empower businesses' mobile workforces with location-based applications for management and automation. With accurate, built-in GPS receivers, Sprint phones work in tandem with location-based applications to accurately locate whatever needs tracking.

Whether it's a home office or an entire enterprise, Sprint realizes businesses have unique needs. Sprint has developed an ecosystem of leading device and application providers to support a range of industry verticals, business processes and applications. The company has focused on business processes within industries such as transportation, field services, education (specifically K-12), healthcare and public safety, where mobile data adds significant value to day-to-day operating activities.

Innovative location-based solutions from Sprint provide businesses the ability to:

-- Locate: View and monitor employee location.

-- Navigate: Access GPS-enabled turn-by-turn driving directions, local listings, and family location updates.

-- Track and Manage: Optimize fleet operations, manage mobile resources, and track data and assets in real-time.

Sprint Navigation Sprint Navigation, powered by TeleNav, uses GPS to provide users real-time navigation on compatible Sprint phones. Sprint Navigation provides voice-guided and on-screen turn-by-turn driving directions, along with 3D moving maps, millions of business listings, and real-time intelligent traffic alerts with one-click rerouting.

Sprint Navigation is available on more than 30 Sprint phones, including the popular Rumor by LG and Katana DLX by Sanyo. To access Sprint Navigation, customers should open the Web on their phone and type "nav" in the search box, then click to download the application.

With the new Simply Everything(SM) plan, Sprint customers can get unlimited use of Sprint Navigation, along with unlimited nationwide calling, text, picture and video messaging, email and Web access for just $99.99 per month. Sprint Navigation is also available for $2.99 per day or $9.99 per month with other Sprint data plans. Casual data usage charges apply for customers without a Sprint data plan. For more information, including a list of compatible phones and user guides, please visit www.sprint.com/navigation.

Sprint has the longest history of providing location-based services in the wireless industry, beginning with the first location and mobility services in 2000; the first GPS-enabled phone to support E911 services in 2001; the first navigation service on wireless phones with turn-by-turn driving directions in 2003; and the first family location service in 2006. Sprint received the Frost & Sullivan Mobility Award for Location-based Services Company of the Year in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Sprint offers more than 20 consumer GPS applications, including Sprint Navigation, Sprint Family Locator, local search, real estate, shopping and fitness services.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series(TM) Now Fits in Your Pocket

Sprint, title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series(TM), today announced the availability of NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile(SM) on many Sprint phones. The wireless application brings fans closer to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and provides instant access to NASCAR-related information and features via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile gives fans extensive racing information compiled on a wireless platform in an easy-to-use interface that is available at no additional charge to Sprint customers with a data pack.

"NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile provides fans what they want right now with easy-to-find information and statistics about their favorite driver and sport," said Steve Gaffney, director of sports marketing for Sprint.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile was designed to provide the most relevant and compelling information in one location. Open the application on a non-race day and automatically see the expandable menu options for the official points standings, drivers' statistics, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series news and the upcoming broadcast schedules. During race day or qualifying, the home screen will offer options for live leader boards, audio, video, a personalized "My Driver" section and real-time statistics. Users will be able to access the standard menu options by selecting the Menu soft key on the Home Page.

Sprint subscribers can wirelessly download NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile in the following ways:

1. Text NASCAR to the number 7777 on Sprint phones (standard rates apply) and receive a bounceback message with a link to the application.

2. Browse Sprint wireless web. Enter "NASCAR" in the search box located on the Sprint Home wireless web page or go to Sprint Home > Sports > NASCAR.

Live Race Audio Fans no longer need to be at the race track or within earshot of a radio to enjoy the excitement and information that only a race scanner can provide. NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile allows fans to experience this aspect of racing through their Sprint phone with options that provide the in-car communications between all 43 drivers and teams plus live race broadcasts from MRN or PRN.

Real-Time Data NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile provides fans with real-time, race-day statistics and telemetry information for all the drivers in the field and makes a perfect companion for fans at home on the couch or on the go.

Breaking News and Information Stay connected with 24-hour access to breaking NASCAR Sprint Cup Series news, driver updates, editorials, race broadcast schedules and more.

Video On Demand NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile features programming from NASCAR.com that includes race previews, recaps and highlights; behind-the-scenes interviews; insight and analysis from NASCAR industry experts; and video segments from NASCAR on SPEED.

My Driver The "My Driver" section of NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile allows fans to customize the application around their favorite driver. "My Driver" offers the ability to track a driver's progress during a race, access driver news, view his profile and statistics.

Instant Alerts NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile users can opt in to receive race results, qualifying, season statistics, breaking news and analysis from industry experts directly to their phone in an easy-to-read format.

For more information and high-resolution images of NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, please visit: www.sprint.com/sprintcup.

Sprint Self Service Phone Replacement Tool

Sprint recently has created a new tool for customer to get repair replacements. No need to go to a service center, just visit the Sprint Self Service Phone Replacement Tool. This self service option allows Sprint and Nextel customers to request a replacement for a defective or non-working phone via the internet.

Do you qualify?

• You will need your wireless number, account pass code and electronic serial number information off the back of your phone.
• Your phone must power on.
• Your phone has not been exposed to liquid, moisture or extensive physical damage.
• Your phone has been active for more than 30 days and is currently displaying a defect.
• Your phone has not been reported as lost or stolen.

NOTE: This program provides replacement phones only. If you are experiencing charger or battery issues, you may need to visit a Phone Repair Center for full diagnosis of your phone issue. If you do not meet the above requirements or have a phone issue that requires a replacement battery or charger, please visit www.sprint.com/storelocator to find the closest Phone Repair Center.

Click here to visit the Sprint Self Service Phone Replacement Tool.

Sprint Launches Revolutionary $99.99 ''Simply Everything(SM)'' Plan

In an industry-defining move, Sprint today announced it will launch a domestic unlimited pricing plan that gives customers unlimited voice, data, text, e-mail, Web-surfing, Sprint TV(SM), Sprint Music, GPS Navigation, Direct Connect(R) and Group Connect(R) for $99.99 a month. The new pricing plan is available to existing and new customers beginning tomorrow.

"This is a bold, unprecedented move," said Dan Hesse, president and CEO, Sprint Nextel. "Wireless today is about much more than just voice. It is about data services - texting, email, video, pictures, music, navigation, surfing the Web and more. Customers want these applications, but without complexity and without having to worry about their bill. The $99.99 Simply Everything plan delivers it all right to the palm of their hand now.

"Today's handsets are powerful data devices. Each day they get better, faster and easier to use with more intuitive user interface designs and full Internet access. Our high-speed networks were built with this in mind and it's where we believe the battleground lies - offering fast access to the best content and data services. We are removing the barriers for customers to feel free to use all of the features of their phones."

The $99.99 Simply Everything plan is available to customers on both Sprint's CDMA and iDEN networks. Existing Sprint customers can switch to the Simply Everything plan without extending their current contract either by contacting Sprint customer service or by stopping by any participating Sprint retail location. New line activations require a two-year agreement.

For families, Simply Everything includes an incremental $5 discount for each incremental line, up to five lines on the same bill. For example, two lines would amount to $194.98 ($99.99 + $94.99); a third line would cost an additional $89.99. This is in sharp contrast to the multi-line unlimited rates offered by some competitors. The Sprint plan offers significant savings the more lines a customer adds.

The move to unlimited pricing that includes data signifies a turning point for the wireless industry. Nationally accepted measures of voice quality now show very little, if any, difference among the top wireless providers.

"All major carriers have good voice networks," Hesse said. "Our network is about more than voice and more than just being the largest wireless data network. It is about allowing customers to connect with people, information and entertainment. It is about simplicity, usability and real value. The $99.99 Simply Everything plan eliminates overage surprises and provides a worry-free environment.

"Our investments in innovation and speed are becoming the new areas of differentiation. These are the areas where we perform best and where we can deliver a wireless advantage for our customers."

LG Rumor Firmware Update Available

Sprint and LG have released a free update to the Rumor that fixes a potential problem where a set of key presses immediately after power-up could turn the phone into a brick. The update is available over the air, meaning you don't have to take the phone to a service center. Just click Menu > Settings > Tools > Update Firmware on your phone. There will be no charges for the data transfer, even if you don't have a Vision Plan.

If you are interested in getting a LG Rumor you are in luck. WE HAVE PLENTY OF RUMOR's IN STOCK.

Call us today at (803) 781-7994 or visit our local Sprint Store to get the new LG Rumor!.

Sprint Plans To Partner With MySpace

Sprint Nextel and MySpace have announced a partnership that will make it easier for Sprint's customers to access MySpace's mobile site from their mobile phones. Now Sprint customers will have a direct link to MySpace mobile as well as News Corp.'s other mobile sites, including FOXSports.com, RottenTomatoes, AskMen and Photobucket. MySpace's mobile site is currently in beta testing, and set to launch next year.

Sprint also reportedly announced, at its developer conference, that as part of its planned WiMAX launch next year, it has "commitments" from partners for "new and innovative" WiMAX products, including "connection cards, Internet tablets, ultramobile PCs and other consumer electronic devices."

Sprint also seems to be on track for its planned soft launch of WiMAX service, called Xohm, between now and Christmas in Chicago, Baltimore and Washington D.C. Sprint employees will test the service with planned commercial launches later in 2008.

Sprint TV - Get it on your Power Vision Phone

Welcome to channel surfing, 21st century style! Take your shows on the road with live TV from Sprint Power VisionSM. Enjoy your favorites from channels you know — right on your phone, whenever you want, at broadband–like speeds.

Watch TV on your Sprint Power Vision Device. Learn more; just watch and learn!

For more information about Sprint and Nextel phones, call us at (803) 781-7994 or visit our local Sprint Nextel Store.

The RAZR 2 from Motorola is out for the Holiday season, with great looks, slim form, and updated features. Want to know more? Watch and Learn!

For more information about Sprint and Nextel phones, call us at (803) 781-7994 or visit our local Sprint Nextel Store.

Employer Discounts on your Sprint Nextel Account

Sprint has business agreements with thousands of companies and many public organizations to offer wireless services at a significant discount. To see if you—and potentially your family—are eligible for discounts through your employer, just submit your work email on the Sprint.com Employer Discount page.

Discount eligibility for Sprint or Nextel products will depend on your employer’s agreement with Sprint. See if you are eligible here.

If you have any questions, give us a call at (803) 781-7994 or visit our local Sprint Store.

Novatel Ovation U727 Reception

Learn how to maximize your the reception using your Novatel Wireless Ovation U727 Data Card's Antenna

Click here for more information about Sprint Mobile Broadband or call us at (803) 781-7994.

BlackBerry® 101 Online Training

Want to learn more about your BlackBerry® smartphone? Here you’ll find quick answers to all your basic BlackBerry® questions. Get simple instructions for setting up your new BlackBerry® device or BlackBerry Connect™ device, learn about specific features and functions, discover how to make your device work best for you, and much more. Select your phone model below to begin BlackBerry®101.

BlackBerry Pearl 8130

BlackBerry 8830

BlackBerry 8703

BlackBerry 7100i

BlackBerry Tips & Tricks

BlackBerry Email Setup

As always, if you have any questions about your BlackBerry, give us a call at (803) 781-7994 or send us an email.

Sprint makes gift giving easy with sleek smartphones and affordable rate plans!

Sprint launched the much anticipated BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone on November 23rd, making uploads, downloads and everything in between happen at the speed of light with Sprint Mobile Broadband. The BlackBerry Pearl smartphone from Sprint is the fastest available today because it's rated for SprintSpeed™. Mention that you saw the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone on our website and we will include a Free Car Charger when you purchase the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone in our store. Click here to see where our Sprint Store is located.

New Sprint BlackBerry® Plans

For a truly spectacular experience, Sprint offers a brand new Vision Plan on the BlackBerry® smartphone, for a mere $30 a month. The new Power Vision Plan for BlackBerry® comes with lots of powerful features including unlimited BlackBerry® Internet Service email, instant messaging, web browsing, Sprint on Demand Access, text messaging, Sprint TV, and Sprint Navigation. Yes, unlimited. No need to keep track of those kilobytes or messages sent. For more information about the new Sprint BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone, contact us at (803) 781-7994 or here.

No More Sprint Nextel Contract Extensions

As of November 12th, 2007, Sprint will no longer require their customers to extend their contracts when they change their rate plans. This is part of the company's pledge to enhance the overall customer experience, customers will have even more flexibility by being able to change their rate plans without having to renew their contracts. Click here to read about Sprints "No More Contract Extensions".

Sprint Releases New Connection Manager for EVDO Cards

Sprint has recently released a new Sprint Connection Manager for the following EVDO Cards:

• Sierra: AC580, AC595 , 595U , 597E
• Novatel: S620, S720 , EX720 , U720, U727
• Pantech: PX-500

The new Sprint Connection Manager allows one connection manager to work with all Sprint EVDO Cards. The new simplified interface is nice and it is easy to see your dBm signal strength directly on the main screen. Full GPS support is now included.

The features of the New SCM (Sprint Connection Manager) include:

• Key Features and Functionality
• Single software solution for the majority of Sprint EVDO Rev 0 and Rev A devices
• Access to Sprint's 1XRTT, EVDO Rev 0 and EVDO Rev A networks
• Access to Sprint WiFi with global footprint available to you on a pay-as-you-go basis, via credit card
• Bytemobile Optimization Client integration for enhanced web experience
• Access to quick links for Sprint support services and tools via the applications section
• For GPS-capable devices, GPS features and services available at the touch of a button
• Enterprise custom configurability available - business customers, please contact your

To download the latest version of the Sprint Connection Manager, visit www.sprint.com/downloads.

Sprint Account Manager for details Release Details: Dated: 11/27/2007 Software Version: 1.03.0020.0

Come Visit our Open House

Come to the open house that might just change your perspective on how something that fits in your pocket can change how you live. That's life at SprintSpeed. On November 17th & 18th, we will be having an Open House at our Sprint Store on Bower Parkway in Columbia, SC. Come and experience our new products and services and all they have to offer. Our expert sales representatives will be avaliable to answer any questions you may have. If you need directions to our store, click here or call us at (803) 781-7994.

Sprint Announces New Programs to Deliver Better Customer Experience

Gone are the days when Sprint customers will be required to extend their contracts when changing their rate plans. Earlier this summer, Sprint became the first wireless carrier to give customers additional contract flexibility by extending its Right Plan Promise policy to six months. Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, as part of the company's pledge to enhance the overall customer experience, customers will have even more flexibility by being able to change their rate plans without having to renew their contracts.

Plus during 2008, Sprint plans to implement a new prorated early termination fee (ETF) policy. More specific launch information and details of that policy will be announced next year.

"Giving our customers a superior experience is our first priority," said Bob Johnson, chief service officer at Sprint. "We are introducing programs to reward our customers and show our appreciation for their business. Rewarding their loyalty is a first step in gaining their trust."

Sprint's new customer-friendly policies build on Sprint's existing programs and commitment to a positive customer experience. In addition to the new contract flexibility and prorated ETF, Sprint's programs include:

Welcome Call

Soon after a new customer activates service, a Sprint customer care representative will welcome the customer to Sprint, thank the customer for his or her business, ensure the customer feels fully informed about the product and/or plan chosen, about coverage and answer any questions. The goal is to ensure customers are fully educated about the Sprint products and services they purchased.

Overage Courtesy Call

Sprint monitors new customers' wireless usage during the first six months of service. To ensure customers are on the right plan, Sprint will notify them the first time they have incurred significant excess voice, text or data overage charges. Customer service representatives will recommend a new plan for the customer to help them avoid future overage charges and better meet their wireless needs.

"New For You" Handset Upgrades

This valuable upgrade program offers savings to current Sprint customers on the newest, most innovative phones and connection cards. That way, long-time, loyal customers can continue to enjoy the same great services while keeping up with the latest technology. Existing customers may be eligible to receive savings of up to $150 off devices if they have been a customer for 22 consecutive months. Visit Sprint.com/upgrades for full program details and eligibility.

30 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

Sprint gives customers 30 days to try Sprint service risk-free. If a customer is not completely satisfied with Sprint, his or her service, phone or network coverage, the customer can simply return the undamaged phone and deactivate service within the 30 days. Sprint returns the customer's activation fees and waives the early termination fees, and customers are only responsible for charges based on their actual usage.

Premier Loyalty Rewards

In early 2008, Sprint plans to enhance its customers' experience even further by adding new and innovative reward programs for long-time customers.

For more information about Sprint or Nexte service, visit or Sprint Store or call us at (803) 781-7994

Sprint Customers Get New Mobile Gaming Features with 'Sprint Arcade' and More Launching at E for All

At the first Electronics for All Expo opening today, Sprint (NYSE:S) announced new ways for its customers to take their games to go on their Sprint phones with the launch of the Sprint Arcade, a unique bundle of casual games. The Sprint Arcade, the first-ever subscription game channel in North America, allows customers to download multiple games powered by EA Mobile(TM), the group within Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) that creates games for wireless phones, for one low monthly fee. The current list of games includes Sudoku, Mini Golf, Mahjong, Hearts, Air Hockey and Blue Blocks, with more to be added.

"The Sprint Arcade gives our customers the ability to choose the games that interest them," said Joe Ariganello, games manager for Sprint. "By paying one low monthly fee, mobile gamers get the opportunity to select and play any of the six games we are currently providing from EA Mobile, our exclusive content provider. Since we launched the industry's first mobile game in 2000, Sprint has been the leader in mobile gaming, and we're continuing that history of innovation with the Sprint Arcade and other new products launching at E for All today."

"We worked closely with Sprint to provide games for the Arcade that have widespread appeal," said Bernard Kim, Sr. Director of Sales for the Americas at EA Mobile. "The games we are offering are designed for the casual player - with easy controls and quick, fun play sessions."

The Sprint Arcade is available on most data-enabled Sprint phones for $9.99 per month. To download, Sprint customers should select the Web icon on their phone's main menu and type "arcade" into the search box. Standard data usage charges apply. For more information about EA Mobile's Sudoku, Mini Golf, Mahjong, Hearts, Air Hockey and Blue Blocks, please visit http://www.eamobile.com/.

Sprint Digital Lounge Arcade

Sprint also announced today at E for All the launch of the Sprint Digital Lounge Arcade, a PC-based try and buy arcade. The Sprint Digital Lounge Arcade, powered by Mpowerplayer, allows customers to try games before they buy on their PC. Customers can select from various popular game titles at www.sprint.com/digitallounge. Game demos in the Digital Lounge Arcade are available at no charge and allow the customer to purchase and download after playing. Standard data charges apply to all downloads.

The Digital Lounge Arcade complements the Sprint Play Free Games! mobile Web site, where customers can download a set number of demos each month directly to their Sprint phones.

Sprint Game Partners

In a separate announcement at E for All, Sprint game partner Namco Networks will announce the mobile launch of the popular Popeye arcade game, available exclusively on Sprint phones. For more information on this game and all mobile gaming offerings from Sprint, please visit the Sprint mobile gaming online press kit at www.sprint.com/mr.

E for All Media Hospitality Lounge, sponsored by Sprint

In addition to its announcements at E for All, Sprint is hosting a Media Hospitality Lounge throughout the show. All badged media members are welcome in the lounge, located in Los Angeles Convention Center room 404A, for refreshments and relaxation.

Sprint Introduces the Touch by HTC

Combining a dynamic touch screen experience with industry-leading network speeds, Sprint (NYSE:S) and HTC Corp. (TAIEX:2498; "HTC"), today announced the upcoming availability of Touch by HTC(TM), a full touch screen wireless phone integrating Windows Mobile 6 with advanced entertainment features. Operating on the Sprint Mobile Broadband network, the stylish Touch by HTC brings together email and other essential business applications with Sprint's exclusive multimedia content including over-the-air music downloads, live TV and more.

With a nearly 3-inch display, Touch by HTC features integrated TouchFLO technology, developed by HTC, leveraging smooth navigation through menus with a finger swipe. In addition, the innovative TouchFLO cube brings a 3D cube interface allowing quick access to entertainment, communication tools and a "Dial-by-picture" photo caller ID screen.

Touch by HTC leverages the broad functionality of Windows Mobile 6 with Outlook Mobile for smooth email integration, Office Mobile, Windows Live and the ability to run thousands of third-party applications. It also allows users to surf the web with Internet Explorer(R), send and receive emails, chat on Messenger and send files to their own web space through Windows Live(R). The home screen provides one-touch access to email, text messages, calendar appointments and contacts, as well as current weather conditions and forecasts for hundreds of cities around the world.

Versatile and compact, Touch by HTC provides quick and easy access to Sprint-exclusive content, including:

• Sprint Music Store(SM), powered by Groove Mobile, which allows users to browse and wirelessly download full-length songs directly to their phone from a selection of more than 1.8 million songs
• Sprint Exclusive Entertainment (SEE), the industry's only made-for-mobile sports and entertainment video programming network
• Sprint TV(SM) with more than 50 channels of live and on-demand video and audio.
• More than a dozen streaming radio stations , including Sprint Radio and SIRIUS
• On-Demand with up-to-date information on sports, weather, news, money and more customized by zip code.

(Standard data charges apply to all downloads from Sprint.)

"Our customers appreciate the ability to have one device that seamlessly balances both personal needs and business demands," said Danny Bowman, vice president of product development for Sprint. "Touch by HTC is unlike any other wireless device because it brings together the power of Windows Mobile with easy access to our entertainment applications. This attractive device easily lets you watch news as it happens, respond to email, download your favorite songs and stay connected with the office, family and friends."

"This device provides a broad set of consumers with the benefits of a smartphone with the style and ease of use they demand," said Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC. "Touch by HTC presents a new, more intuitive touch experience that simplifies access to the most commonly used smartphone features such as dialing, messaging and Web browsing. It also improves the video and music experience with the addition of Sprint TV and the Sprint Music Store."

"People want an easy-to-use companion in a mobile phone, freeing them up to leave the office or home and get more done while on-the-go," said Pieter Knook, senior vice president, Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft Corp. "The Sprint Touch is the result of the strong relationship between Microsoft, HTC and Sprint and offers customers a fun user experience, the power of Sprint's network and the ease-of-use of Windows Mobile which makes it easy to browse the Web, send email or enjoy your digital entertainment."

Touch by HTC offers MicroSD card slot that supports up to 4GB - a 512MB card is included with the device. Additional features include a 2.0 MP camera/camcorder with up to 5X zoom, advanced stereo Bluetooth(R) and Voice-activated dialing.

Touch by HTC measures 4.0" x 2.4" x 0.6" and weighs just 4 ounces. This device will be priced at $249.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement and a $100 mail-in rebate. Standard data rates apply for music and other content downloads.

Touch by HTC will be available on November 4. Visit or Sprint Store or call us at (803) 781-7994 for more information.

Send Mesages in a Flash and Stay Connected When It Matters Most with Rumor(TM) by L(R), Exclusively from Sprint

Sprint and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the upcoming availability of a new, affordable wireless phone with a full QWERTY slide keyboard for easy text, email and instant messaging - Rumor by LG. Operating on the Sprint Vision(TM) network, Rumor by LG provides quick access to instant messaging services including AIM, MSN and Yahoo! as well as several popular social networking communities, including Facebook and Xanga.

Available in two color options, white with silver or black with blue, this device offers one touch access to messaging through a softkey from the idle screen and it automatically populates the messaging menu when the slider is opened. With easy access to Sprint Mobile eMail to check and send mail from multiple accounts through familiar providers including Yahoo! AOL, Gmail and Microsoft Live, Rumor by LG is the perfect device for anyone who needs to stay in touch on the go.

Sprint offers a variety of messaging options beyond text including Voice SMS, which allows customers to record a voice message and send it to any mobile phone, email address, or landline phone just like a text message, and text to landline, which allows Sprint subscribers to send a text message to a landline phone where it is automatically converted to a voice message.

The number of Sprint customers using text messaging has increased by more than 20 percent since the beginning of this year. Sprint's unlimited text messaging plans are very affordable at just $10 for individuals or $20 for families.

"We are excited to introduce Rumor by LG because it is great-looking, easy-to-use and very affordable," said Danny Bowman, Sprint's vice president of product development. "This device makes it convenient to stay connected to the office or social networks. Rumor will be an ideal gift for teens, parents or busy professionals during the upcoming holiday season."

"In 2006 over 18 billion text messages were sent on a monthly basis in the US, according to CTIA the Wireless Association. Text messaging has become a mainstream vehicle for communication," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing at LG. "We are proud to partner with Sprint to bring our consumers the Rumor by LG. This multifaceted device not only makes text messaging effortless with its full QWERTY keypad, but also includes the latest in social networking options, such as Facebook, IM and email."

To personalize the text messaging experience, Rumor by LG offers the ability to assign "text tones" to address book entries for audible identification of text message senders. Preloaded with Sprint Navigation, Rumor by LG provides full-feature GPS navigation including voice and on screen turn-by-turn driving directions and more than 10 million business listings.

Rumor by LG is packed with essential features including a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder with a 2x digital zoom, Bluetooth(R) technology and an MP3 player. It works with Sprint Music Manager, available through an easy software download, to give users the power to quickly transfer unprotected songs from a PC to the handset and manage songs on a PC through an intuitive interface. Music-lovers will also value Rumor by LG's microSD memory card slot with 4GB card capability.

Rumor by LG measures 4.3" x 2.0" x 0.7" and weighs just 4.13 ounces. Rumor by LG will be priced at $79.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate. Visit or Sprint Store or call us at (803) 781-7994 for more information.

Sprint BlackBerry® Pearl 8130

Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced plans to offer the BlackBerry® Pearl 8130 next month, giving customers the complete BlackBerry smartphone experience, including exciting new multimedia and communications capabilities for both personal and business use. Sporting a thin, sleek design, this amethyst-colored smartphone supports the broadest range of Sprint Power Vision Services ever offered on a BlackBerry device. Besides accessing core capabilities like calendar management, personal and corporate email, and viewing documents, customers can also take advantage of exclusive Sprint services like:

• Sprint Music Store – Download stereo-quality tracks instantly over the air. Choose songs from thousands of artists in virtually every genre.
• Sprint TV(SM) – Watch live TV or video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound or catch the latest news, sports, weather, entertainment and movie trailers on the go. Choose from more than 50 live television channels.
• OnDemand – Set up personal preferences and get customized news, sports, movies, and weather updates all based on your zip code. Stay informed and connected regardless of where you are on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.
• Sprint Navigation – As the first carrier to offer GPS-capable BlackBerry devices, Sprint continues this innovation with support for Sprint Navigation which delivers voice-guided and on-screen turn-by-turn GPS-enabled driving directions, 3-D moving maps similar to an in-car navigation system or personal navigation device, as well as local search and real-time intelligent traffic alerts and one-click rerouting, anywhere on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.

Download the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Fact Sheet (pdf)

"The Pearl 8130 is the best BlackBerry candy bar form factor ever launched by Sprint," said Danny Bowman, vice president of customer equipment for Sprint. "Operating on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 combines advanced smartphone features in an innovative design so customers can leave the laptop behind and live large, all at SprintSpeed™."

Building upon the success of earlier models, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 maintains a stylish slim device and includes several new features including:

• Built-in GPS
• 2 MP camera with enhanced flash for pictures and video recording
• External microSD/SDHC memory card slot for additional storage
• Enhanced background noise, wind and echo cancellation
• Stereo Bluetooth® support and 3.5mm stereo headset jack
• Improved media player and desktop media manager

"The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 packs an impressive array of communications and multimedia features in an incredibly small, stylish and easy-to-use smartphone design," said Mark Guibert, vice president of corporate marketing at RIM. "We are extremely pleased to introduce the first CDMA-enabled BlackBerry Pearl with support for the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and a range of powerful Sprint multimedia services."

Pricing and Availability The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 will be available in our store Friay, November 23rd, 2007.

Starting tomorrow customers can sign up to be notified of commercial availability of the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 from Sprint at www.sprint.com/pearl. Pricing will be announced upon commercial availability.

Standard Vision charges apply to all content downloads and services listed above.

Palm Centro Brings Palm Ease of Use to Traditional Mobile Phone Users for $99.99, Exclusively from Sprint

Designed for individuals and traditional mobile phone users looking for a better way to manage their professional and social lives, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) and Sprint (NYSE:S) today introduced the Palm® Centro™ smart device, at $99.99.(1) With voice, text, IM, email, web, contact and calendar capabilities, a full-color touch screen and full keyboard, Centro brings Palm simplicity and organization to customers who want to stay connected with co-workers, friends and family.(2) Centro will be exclusive through Sprint in the United States for 90 days and is available in onyx black or ruby red.

With Centro, Sprint customers can quickly and easily text co-workers and friends, manage email, keep track of their schedules, check stock quotes, watch videos on YouTube™, keep current on the latest news, capture and share pictures, browse restaurant reviews on Yelp™, and get directions on Google™ Maps - all in one small, compact phone.(2) Centro operates on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network - the fastest and largest national mobile broadband network - giving customers a fast and flexible experience with entertainment and resources on the go.

Fresh Design for New Customers

With a fun, new compact design, Centro is the smallest and lightest Palm phone to date. Centro has a modern, stylish look that feels comfortable in the hand, pocket or evening purse.

Centro was designed as a great phone, messaging, and organizational device, and is incredibly easy to use. It allows users to easily connect with friends, family and co-workers by voice, email or text. And with its full keyboard, Centro makes it easy to quickly and efficiently type text messages and respond to emails, communicating complete thoughts and ideas. Since Centro comes with the Palm OS®, it offers all of the great organizer functionality that Palm is renowned for, such as a detailed and integrated Contacts list. Also, the simple and handy calendar makes it easier to manage increasingly busy lives, whether it's juggling business meetings or keeping track of school activities.

As the newest member of the Palm family, Centro is expected to attract new users to the smartphone category. According to IDC, the smartphone market is shifting to the mass market; U.S. smartphone shipments will grow from 13.8 million in 2007 to 74.4 million in 2011.(3)

"Palm Centro has the power of a broadband smartphone at the price of a standard 12-key phone," said Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer of Palm, Inc. "People looking to have all their contacts and calendar at the touch of a button, plus YouTube streaming videos and the Internet can now get it in a small, cool design with the trademark Palm ease of use. If you're thinking about stepping up to a smartphone, the Palm Centro should be your choice."

Exclusive Sprint Content and Services

With Centro, customers can leverage the speed of Sprint's Mobile Broadband Network – reaching more than 224 million people, 12,988 cities and 1,166 airports – to access helpful and exciting multimedia content, including the following:

• Sprint TV(SM) – Watch live TV or video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound or catch the latest news, sports, weather, entertainment and movie trailers on the go. Choose from more than 50 live television channels and watch programs such as CNN mobile, FOX sports and E! Entertainment; access NFL Network and special programming via Sprint Exclusive Entertainment
• On Demand – Set up personal preferences and get customized news, sports, movies, and weather updates all based on your zip code. Stay informed and connected regardless of where you are on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.
• Sprint Picture Mail(SM) – Share on-the-go experiences immediately. Take full-color digital pictures and store or send directly from your Centro. Customers also can order prints of their favorite digital photos and pick them up at leading photo centers.
• Sprint Mobile eMail – Get easy, mobile access to up to three email accounts from well-known providers, such as AOL®, Windows Live (includes MSN® and Hotmail), Gmail, Yahoo!® and more. Sprint Mobile eMail is a free download for any Sprint data subscriber.
• Sprint IM – Extend instant communication from your PC to Centro with access to Yahoo! Messenger, AOL's AIM® service and MSN Messenger.

"Sprint customers can seize the day with Centro to stay on top of emails, use text or Sprint Instant Messaging for quick answers, manage appointments, view documents or to make use of a multitude of other productivity boosting and entertaining features all at SprintSpeed™," said Danny Bowman, vice president of customer equipment for Sprint. "As the first provider of this unique phone, Sprint is demonstrating its commitment to giving customers the best products and service available on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the fastest and largest national mobile broadband network."(4)

Additional Palm Centro Features and Benefits

• Superior Phone –Centro's touch screen and keyboard, combined with the simplicity of Palm OS, make it easy to use key features such as one-touch speakerphone, conference calling, ignore a call with text messaging and Bluetooth® connectivity.
• Easy Text Messaging – Centro's full keyboard makes typing out complete messages fast and easy when sending text, pictures, audio and video clips. Plus, Centro keeps all your conversations in a chat-style view, just like IM, so you can see the entire conversation unfold.
• Personal and Corporate Email – New users to the smartphone category now have an easy mobile email solution using Microsoft Direct Push Technology(5) for delivery of Outlook email as well as personal email, such as Gmail, AOL and Yahoo.
• IM with AIM, MSN, or Yahoo! – Compose messages quickly and easily with a full QWERTY keyboard. Instant message your buddy list with direct access to Yahoo, Windows Live Messenger or AOL's AIM service.
• Web Browsing – Fast and easy web access on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network at fast EvDO speeds. The full keyboard and touch screen provide quick access to online information. The built-in Google Maps application offers fast access to directions, traffic updates and local search.
• Multimedia – "Sideload" songs and manage music easily with Sprint Music Manager. Centro is the first Palm phone to include PocketTunes Deluxe, a $39.99 value. Shoot pictures or video with the built-in digital camera.

More information on Centro is available at www.palm.com/centro.

Pricing and Availability

Expected mid-October, the Palm Centro smart device will be available in onyx black or ruby red from our Sprint Store for $99.99 with a two-year service agreement, available discounts and promotions(1) and required service plan. Centro customers may subscribe to any of the voice calling plans available on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. To take advantage of data capabilities, customers can add any of the available Sprint Power Vision packs, which range from $15 to $30 per month. Customer subscribing to any Power Vision pack plan of $25 or more per month will be eligible for the $100 mail-in-rebate offer. For delivering Centro users the ultimate value, Sprint recommends the Power Vision Pro Pack for $30 month, which includes unlimited text messaging, data access, web browsing, email, Sprint Picture Mail/Video Mail, On Demand, NFL Mobile, Sprint TV and Active Sync (data and content access without a Power Vision pack is subject to casual data charges).

Visit or Sprint Store or call us at (803) 781-7994 for more information.

Sprint Customers in Select Areas of Denver and Indianapolis Get AIRAVE for Enhanced In-Home Coverage and Unlimited Calling

Sprint Customers in Select Areas of Denver and Indianapolis Get AIRAVE for Enhanced In-Home Coverage and Unlimited Calling

Sprint introduces industry-first femtocell that works with any Sprint phone for convenient, reliable wireless use at home

Sprint (NYSE: S) customers in select areas of Denver and Indianapolis will now be able to enjoy enhanced wireless coverage and unlimited minutes in their homes with today's limited launch of the Sprint AIRAVE by Samsung in the two cities. The Sprint AIRAVE is the first commercially available femtocell, a compact base station that works with any Sprint phone and a broadband Internet connection to provide enhanced in-home wireless coverage plus unlimited calling.

"With the AIRAVE, Sprint is delivering an enhanced in-home coverage solution that's simple to access, low in cost and compatible with any Sprint phone," said Ajit Bhatia, director of product management for Sprint. "In addition, with unlimited in-home wireless calling, the AIRAVE makes it even more convenient for customers to rely on their Sprint phones at home."

With the Sprint AIRAVE by Samsung, Sprint customers can:

• Get enhanced coverage in their homes.
• Talk all they want while in their homes, without worrying about using their wireless minutes. Unlimited incoming and outgoing calls and nationwide long distance are included while using a Sprint phone at home.
• Take advantage of enhanced coverage and unlimited home calling without having to purchase a new phone. All Sprint phones are compatible with the AIRAVE.
• Reduce their monthly communication expenses. AIRAVE service is priced at just $15 per month for individuals and $30 per month for families, in addition to the customer's regular wireless voice plan.
• Easily install the device using their existing broadband Internet service and a power outlet.
• Have their calls automatically transferred back to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network when they leave home.

Starting today, Sprint customers in select areas of Denver and Indianapolis will be able to purchase the AIRAVE at area Sprint stores for $49.99. Sprint plans to make the AIRAVE available later this year to customers in the remainder of Denver and Indianapolis, along with Nashville, and to customers nationwide in 2008.

For more information regarding the AIRAVE's availability in their area, customers should visit www.sprint.com/airave. There customers can enter their ZIP code to find out if they are in a limited launch area. Customers not in a limited launch area can then register on the site to receive notification when AIRAVE is available to them.

Sprint Customers Get Industry-First "Mobile Shopper" Application to Browse and Buy Products from Online Retailers

Sprint mobile commerce site allows customers to quickly compare prices and make purchases from familiar online merchants straight from their handsets

Customers of Sprint (NYSE: S) can now shop and buy products from more than 30 online retailers right on their Sprint phones through one easy-to-use mobile commerce tool. With the launch today of Mobile Shopper, powered by Boulder-based mobile shopping company mShopper, Sprint is the first U.S. wireless carrier to launch a mobile shopping portal, bringing the online shopping experience to the wireless phone. Sprint data subscribers can access Mobile Shopper at no additional charge to make quick and easy price comparisons and purchases directly from their handsets.

At launch, Mobile Shopper features more than 7 million products for sale at more than 30 popular online retailers such as eLuxury, eBags, Bluefly, Shoes.com and many more, all easily accessible through a single tool. Users can search for a specific product to find which retailer offers it at the lowest price, or they can browse inventory by retailer or category. When they've found a product they're interested in, customers can email the details to themselves for future use, share the details with a friend, or purchase the product right from their phone.

"With Mobile Shopper, Sprint customers get a powerful shopping tool that they can use on-the-go to buy products or compare online prices to in-store merchandise," said George Ranallo, director of consumer data applications for Sprint. "The speed of the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network gives our customers fast mobile access to innovative data applications such as Mobile Shopper, right on the one device they always have with them - their Sprint phone."

For easy purchasing, customers can set up a Mobile Shopper account right on their phone or on a PC at www.sprint.com/mobileshopper to save their shipping address and credit card information with a secure PIN. To make a purchase, customers select an item and enter their phone number and PIN to apply their saved account information without having to type it in each time. Charges appear on the customer's credit card statement, just as they would for an online purchase made from a PC.

Alan Goode, a senior analyst at Juniper Research, sees an increasing market for mobile purchasing. He estimates that in North America, mobile purchasers will spend $505 million in 2008, increasing to $1.9 billion by 2010.

Mobile Shopper is immediately available on most data-enabled Sprint phones, at no additional charge for Sprint data subscribers. To access the service, Sprint customers should select the Web icon on their phone's main menu and type "shop" into the search box. Standard data usage charges apply.

Sprint continually provides wireless data services that are first, better and unique, from award-winning Sprint Music and Sprint TV, to industry-first GPS services such as Sprint Navigation and Sprint Family Locator, to exclusive applications such as NFL Mobile. On average, Sprint customers spent an industry-leading $9.75 per month on wireless data at the end of the second quarter of 2007. To learn more about Sprint's data services, visit www.sprint.com/digitallounge. Standard data charges apply to all downloads from Sprint.

Push-to-Talk on New Devices Will Give Sprint Customers More Ways to Get Things Done at SprintSpeed

Sprint will expand Nextel Direct Connect portfolio in 2008 with exciting new handsets and expanded capabilities

Sprint (NYSE: S) announced today that the name Nextel Direct Connect will represent Sprint's product portfolio of push-to-talk service and devices regardless of network platform. Additionally, Sprint plans to expand the Nextel Direct Connect portfolio in early 2008 with new device choices and capabilities, giving customers a wider variety of phones to meet their productivity needs.

Customers purchasing or upgrading to a new Nextel Direct Connect handset will continue to have the capability to connect instantly, coast-to-coast, with the community of more than 20 million existing Nextel Direct Connect subscribers on the world's largest and fastest push-to-talk network.

"Nextel Direct Connect has set the gold standard for push-to-talk services over the past 14 years," said John Garcia, senior vice president of product management and development for Sprint. "Customers know the brand stands for fast, reliable push-to-talk service. Providing our customers the ability to use Nextel Direct Connect on iconic handsets with Sprint Mobile Broadband is a natural evolution of the Nextel Direct Connect product portfolio."

Sprint Nextel demonstrated the use of Nextel Direct Connect on its CDMA network today at the Sprint Ahead Technology Summit, providing push-to-talk service between devices on the CDMA network and between devices on the CDMA and iDEN networks.

Sprint plans to introduce several new Nextel Direct Connect handsets in early 2008. A selection of devices from Sprint's leading manufacturers, with designs ranging from rugged phones that meet the rigors of military specifications to sleek new flip phones, will give customers new and exciting device choices with the same instant connection and reliability they have come to expect from Nextel Direct Connect. The new Nextel Direct Connect handsets are designed to offer new features, including online contact and group management, push-to-talk voicemail, a single number for voice and push-to-talk, and the nation's largest mobile broadband data coverage.

Compared to other providers, Sprint's expanded Nextel Direct Connect portfolio will continue to offer significantly faster call set-up times (less than one second) and interoperability with an existing community of more than 20 million users. In addition, the introduction of Sprint Mobile Broadband to new Nextel Direct Connect handsets will enable new capabilities for push-to-talk in the future.

This year, Sprint Nextel expects to invest more than $7 billion to enhance its networks and extend its industry leading voice and mobile broadband coverage.

An Unprecedented Visual Experience Awaits Customers Who Select the Motorola RAZR2 V9m From Sprint Offering Robust Multimedia Content

Sprint will be the only carrier to offer Motorola's stunning next generation of the popular RAZR™ with NFL Mobile, more than 50 channels of television viewing and over-the-air song downloads at blazing network speeds

 

RAZR2 V9m by Sprint fact sheet 

Bringing the "third screen" of mobile video to two screens instead of just one, Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced plans to launch the latest Motorola handset, RAZR2 V9m with key features that make it stand out from the crowd. Sprint's RAZR2 V9m provides the ability to watch video on the external screen with the flip closed – a first for the U.S. wireless market.

Harnessing the speed of Sprint's Power Vision(SM) EVDO network, the RAZR2 will deliver exclusive access to multimedia content1 including:

• NFL Mobile, a Sprint-exclusive wireless application that brings fans access to same-day audio and video highlights, a live stream of NFL Network's broadcast, real-time statistics and scores, customizable team and player alerts, injury reports and other information updated every two seconds.
• Sprint Music Store(SM), powered by Groove Mobile, which allows users to browse and wirelessly download full-length songs directly to their phone from a selection of more than 1.6 million songs.
• Sprint TV(SM) with more than 50 channels of live television and on-demand video and audio including a comprehensive portfolio of ABC news and entertainment video programming from ABC Entertainment, ABC News and Disney Channel such as on-demand, full-length episodes of ABC programs, including the hit shows "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Lost" and "Ugly Betty."
• Sprint Power View, the industry's first made-for-mobile sports and entertainment video programming network.
• Sprint Navigation, powered by TeleNav, providing full-feature GPS navigation including voice and on screen turn-by-turn driving directions with real-time traffic alerts and more than 10 million business listings.

(Standard data charges apply to all downloads from Sprint.)

"We are excited to pair our advanced multimedia capabilities and network speeds with this beautifully designed wireless phone," said John Garcia, senior vice president of product management and development for Sprint. "Customers will find Sprint's version of RAZR2 to offer exclusive video content that is both enjoyable and relevant. They will also appreciate that this device is the first clamshell in the industry to provide the option of watching video on both the internal or external display."

The design of RAZR2 has a sleeker, more sophisticated look and feel than its predecessor. At the core of RAZR2 is a stainless steel internal frame to help provide strength and durability. The large exterior lens is made with chemically hardened glass to be more scratch resistant.

Both the internal and external screens on the RAZR2 are significantly larger than the original RAZR– external is 2.0" and internal is 2.2" – with twice the resolution. The external display incorporates Motorola's breakthrough haptics technology, which provides users with vibrating feedback in response to their finger taps. This allows the user to effortlessly control their music, video and camera without opening the flip.

Additional features available on RAZR2 V9m by MOTOROLA include a 2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom and advanced stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology.2 The device will also offer OnDemand(SM) with customizable up-to-date sports, weather and news information, Sprint PCS® Picture Mail for sharing and printing digital pictures and Wireless Backup to quickly restore contact information if the device is ever lost or stolen.

The device will cost $249 with a 2 year agreement (without any required rebate).

Customers purchasing RAZR2 V9m by MOTOROLA as a replacement for an existing mobile phone are encouraged to recycle their current phone, battery and accessories through Sprint Project Connect. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from Sprint Project Connect are used to help keep kids safer online through Sprint's 4NetSafety program with partners that include the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the NEA Health Information Network. More information, including a free postage-paid mailing label, can be found at www.sprint.com/projectconnect.  

Sprint Customers Get Safety Services for Back-To-School Peace Of Mind

Sprint offers FamilyWatchdog, sponsors America's Most Wanted Safety Center, increases phones compatible with Sprint Family Locator to 100 locatable models

Just in time for back-to-school, Sprint customers now have access to more family safety services than ever before. Sprint (NYSE: S) announced today that FamilyWatchdog, a free resource for mapping addresses of registered sex offenders, is now available on select Sprint phones. In addition, the popular Sprint Family Locator service is now available on more than 100 locatable phone models, including the new MUZIQ™ by LG® and the popular UpStage™ by Samsung®. Sprint Family Locator is also a sponsor of the America's Most Wanted Safety Center, an online site providing tips to keep families safe.

"Many parents rely on wireless phones to help them stay connected to their children wherever they go," said Kevin McGinnis, director of wireless data product management for Sprint. "Sprint Family Locator is a valuable tool that many parents are using to get a better sense of their children's whereabouts when they're apart. With the launch of FamilyWatchdog Mobile and the sponsorship of the America's Most Wanted Family Safety Center online, Sprint is helping to provide even more ways for parents to get information on keeping their families safe, just in time for the back-to-school season."

FamilyWatchdog Mobile
The new FamilyWatchdog Mobile enables users to view maps of where registered sex offenders live and work from anywhere on the Sprint or Nextel networks on capable phones, when accessing a PC or laptop would be impractical. Users can search the areas surrounding specific addresses such as their homes or children's schools and view offender photographs, descriptions and conviction details. They can also search individual names and view active AMBER alerts. Families can even sign up for free text alerts to be sent to their cell phone or email when registered sex offenders move near or away from any U.S. address the user enters.

The free FamilyWatchdog mobile service makes it convenient and easy for Sprint customers to stay aware of sex offenders in the community. To access the service on a data-enabled Sprint phone, Sprint customers should go to the mobile Web on their phone, type "family" in the search box and select FamilyWatchdog. Standard data charges apply. FamilyWatchdog is also available online at www.familywatchdog.us.  

Sprint Family Locator
Sprint Family Locator is a location-based service that uses Sprint's state-of-the-art GPS technology to enable a parent to use a phone or PC to locate a child on a map, without interrupting the child's activities. The service also gives the address, surrounding landmarks and accuracy of the child's location within a specified radius. Safety Checks automatically alert a parent of the child's whereabouts at set times of the day, such as after school or at curfew. For just $9.99 per month in addition to your data subscription, parents can locate up to four family members.

With the launch of the latest Sprint phones, Sprint Family Locator is now available for locating more than 100 different phone models, including the popular UpStage by Samsung and the new MUZIQ by LG. With these new phones, parents can choose from an even wider range of locatable phones for their children, without sacrificing functionality or style. And with more than 30 locator phones, including the new Samsung M510, parents who wish to use Sprint Family Locator on their Sprint phone in addition to a PC can find a compatible model that meets their personal or business needs. For more information on Sprint Family Locator, customers can visit www.sprint.com/familylocator.  

America's Most Wanted Safety Center
The AMW Safety Center, at www.amw.com/safety, is a free online destination for safety tips, answers to reader-submitted safety questions and discussions about keeping families safe. Created by America's Most Wanted and sponsored by Sprint Family Locator, the Safety Center features regular updates on safety topics such as health, home, Internet, sports & recreation and more. Visitors to the site can submit a safety question to AMW host John Walsh, and get their answers from him on the site or as part of an America's Most Wanted broadcast. Sprint customers can also send a text message with their safety question to 5646 (JOHN) to submit.

Sprint continually provides wireless data services that are first, better and unique, from award-winning Sprint Music and Sprint TV, to industry-first GPS services such as Sprint Navigation and Sprint Family Locator, to exclusive applications such as NFL Mobile. On average, Sprint customers spent an industry-leading $9.25 per month on wireless data at the end of the first quarter of 2007. To learn more about Sprint's data services, visit www.sprint.com/digitallounge. Standard data charges apply to all downloads from Sprint.

Sprint and Google to Collaborate on WiMAX Mobile Internet Services

Mobile broadband pioneer Sprint (NYSE: S) announced it is working with Google Inc. to bring WiMAX mobile Internet customers search, interactive communications and social networking tools though a new mobile portal. The collaboration between Sprint and Google will help spur new mobility and location-assisted services as Sprint untethers Internet access for consumers, businesses and government customers.

Sprint is developing a nationwide advanced wireless broadband network that is being designed to mobilize the Internet, bring wireless innovation to devices and deliver new mobile multimedia applications to customers. The pact with Google is a milestone in Sprint's mobile Internet strategy, and it builds upon current WiMAX ecosystem infrastructure and device agreements to establish an Internet destination for user-generated content and multimedia offerings.

"Google and Sprint will optimize the Internet experience for the digital lifestyle," said Barry West, president, 4G Mobile Broadband for Sprint. "This collaboration brings what will be the best mobile Internet network together with the leading Internet search company. It allows us to capit