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Sprint is backing up its promise to be the best value in wireless, by announcing the only full money-back satisfaction guarantee on service plans that exists in the wireless industry today.
Beginning tomorrow, the Sprint Free Guarantee gives any customer opening a new line of service the chance to try Sprint for 30 days. If a customer isn’t completely satisfied, they can get reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get the early termination fee waived, get a full refund for service plan monthly recurring charges incurred and get all associated taxes and Sprint surcharges associated ...
Posted on 1st April 2010
Under: 3G, AT&T, BlackBerry, GPS, Google, HTC, Palm, Samsung, Smartphone, Sprint, Verizon |
"Apple Inc. plans to begin producing this year a new iPhone that could allow U.S. phone carriers other than AT&T Inc. to sell the iconic gadget, said people briefed by the company.
The new iPhone would work on a type of wireless network called CDMA, these people said. CDMA is used by Verizon Wireless, AT&T's main competitor, as well as Sprint Nextel Corp. and a handful of cellular operators in countries including South Korea and Japan. The vast majority of carriers world-wide, including AT&T, use another technology called GSM."
Posted on 31st March 2010
Under: AT&T, Apple, CDMA, Handset, Sprint, Verizon |
The WiMAX/LTE battle, App Stores and Mobile Healthcare headed the agenda at this year’s CTIA Wireless conference in Las Vegas, Juniper Research analysts found.
1. Sprint poised to launch first Mobile WiMAX handset…
Sprint has been the only US carrier to commit to deploying Mobile WiMAX, and has announced the imminent launch of the EVO: manufactured by HTC, it comes complete with a 1GHz-Snapdragon processor, 4.3 inch screen and an 8 megapixel camera. The device also features a Sprint hotspot application that enables it to connect up to eight additional devices to WiFi.
2. … but rivals hit back ...
Posted on 29th March 2010
Under: Alcatel, BlackBerry, HTC, Handset, Samsung, Sprint, WiFi, Wimax, Wireless |
"At a keynote discussion at the CTIA show in Las Vegas this morning, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse (above) said he expects that over the next two years, rate plans will move from minutes and text messaging to gigabytes per month."
Posted on 29th March 2010
Under: Sprint |
"Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S - News), the third-largest US carrier, announced that it will discontinue the postpaid wireless service (marketed under the “Helio brand) of its wholly-owned subsidiary Virgin Mobile USA effective May 25, 2010. However, the prepaid service, which is being offered under the “Virgin brand, will not be affected by the decision."
Posted on 6th March 2010
Under: Helio, Nextel, Sprint, Wireless |
Key 2009 Highlights - CLEAR(TM) 4G in 27 Markets Across the U.S. Covering 34 Million People, including: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle and Honolulu
Total Fourth Quarter Subscribers of 688,000 including 642,000 Retail Subscribers and 46,000 Wholesale Subscribers from Comcast, Sprint, and Time Warner Cable Largest Net Add Quarter in Company's History;
Fourth Quarter 2009 Retail Subscriber Growth of 87,000 Outpaced First Three Quarters Combined
Total Subscribers in 4G Markets More than Doubled Sequentially to 438,000 at End of Fourth Quarter 2009
Revenue Increases 19 percent to $274.5 Million compared with Pro Forma 2008 Raised $4.3 Billion, including ...
Posted on 25th February 2010
Under: Google, Sprint, Wimax |
PC World will report the full results of its 3G wireless testing carried out this winter in an issue to hit newsstands in early March. The feature article was published today at the magazine’s Web site, PCWorld.com.
The most dramatic improvements in speed and reliability since the last round of testing in spring 2009 belong to AT&T. AT&T, which earned PC World’s lowest score last spring for download speeds and reliability, pumped out download speeds that were 67% faster than any other national wireless carrier in the latest testing.
“AT&T’s network has undergone a drastic makeover in the ...
Posted on 25th February 2010
Under: 3G, AT&T, Smartphone, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Wireless |
Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse today announced the launch of an expanded wireless buy-back program for wireless devices while testifying at a green telecom hearing on Capitol Hill. Sprint’s expanded Buyback program, intended to boost U.S. wireless recycling rates, now offers an instant point-of-sale credit to current and new Sprint customers who turn in up to three eligible wireless devices, per active line of service. Sprint Buyback now accepts all eligible wireless devices, regardless of manufacturer or carrier, through its expanded program. Customers can take their unwanted phones to one of the more than 1,000 participating ...
Posted on 24th February 2010
Under: ABI, BlackBerry, Handset, LG, Sprint, Wireless |
"Sprint is counting on its new 4G phones and markets to keep it ahead of rival Verizon, which plans to introduce its own 4G network--using a different technology called LTE--later this year."
Posted on 24th February 2010
Under: Handset, Sprint, Verizon, Wimax |
Amazon.com, Inc. today introduced “Kindle for BlackBerry,” a new application available as a free download from Amazon.com that lets customers enjoy over 420,000 books, including 102 of 112 New York Times Bestsellers, on a range of BlackBerry devices. Amazon's Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes a customer's bookmarks across their Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, BlackBerry and soon, Mac and iPad, so customers always have their reading material with them and never lose their place. Kindle is the most wished for, most gifted and #1 bestselling product on Amazon.com, and customers can now get the ...
Posted on 23rd February 2010
Under: AT&T, BlackBerry, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon |
Juniper Networks today announced that Sprint Nextel Corp. has reached an agreement to purchase its Juniper SRX Series Services Gateways, which will enable the company to securely deliver mobile data services.
Juniper will provide a high-end, scalable security solution to accommodate potential growth in mobile data subscribers as well as handle increased data usage per subscriber.
The SRX5800 Services Gateways, equipped with multiple 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections, will be deployed in core and distribution data centers throughout the United States. The SRX Series will also enable Sprint to employ additional network and security capabilities.
The ...
Posted on 16th February 2010
Under: Internet, Nextel, Sprint |
Wireless customers today are interested in more than just voice pricing. They also want the best value for all the other things they rely on their wireless phone for: texting, e-mailing, Web browsing, social networking, GPS navigation and more. Everything Data plans from Sprint deliver big savings, plus the simplicity of one low price for the unlimited messaging and data features customers want, including services that cost extra with Verizon.
Individuals save nearly $240 per year on unlimited messaging and data with Sprint Everything Data plans vs. Verizon’s new Nationwide Talk & Text plans plus unlimited data ...
Posted on 21st January 2010
Under: Sprint, Verizon |
Furthering its commitment to offer value and simplicity in no contract wireless services, Boost Mobile®, part of the Sprint Prepaid Group, announced its popular $50 ‘Monthly Unlimited’ plan will be available on January 13, 2010 on the Nationwide Sprint CDMA Network reaching more than 274 million people. By late January, Boost Mobile customers will be able to take advantage of three new CDMA handsets that include Kyocera’s Sanyo Mirro™ SCP3810 and Sanyo Incognito™ SCP6760, along with Boost Mobile’s first smartphone, the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 from Research In Motion (RIM) available on a new $60 ‘BlackBerry Monthly ...
Posted on 9th January 2010
Under: 3G, BlackBerry, CDMA, Handset, Internet, Kyocera, RIM, Sanyo, Smartphone, Sprint |
Sprint and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the upcoming availability of the fashionable LG Lotus Elite™ and LG Rumor Touch™, successors to the popular LG Lotus™ and LG Rumor™. These sleek and stylish messaging devices offer users a more advanced handset with the additions of touchscreen technology and new exclusive features.
The red LG Lotus Elite will be available Jan. 10, in all Sprint retail channels including www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1 for $99.99 with a new two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate (excludes taxes and surcharges). LG Lotus Elite will be available ...
Posted on 8th January 2010
Under: 3G, AT&T, Browser, Email, GPS, LG, Music, Sprint, T-Mobile |
Sprint Nextel Corporation and Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. announced that they have completed their previously announced merger transaction. The acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA strengthens Sprint’s position in the growing prepaid segment by bringing together the iconic Virgin Mobile brand with Sprint’s successful Boost Mobile business.
Virgin Mobile USA stockholders approved the transaction with Sprint. With this approval, all closing conditions for the transaction were met.
“With continued growth in the U.S. prepaid segment, Sprint is further positioning itself as a leader,” said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. “With Boost’s continued success and the iconic Virgin Mobile brand under ...
Posted on 27th November 2009
Under: Nextel, Sprint |
"AT&T Inc. dominated the U.S. wireless market in the third quarter with a huge run up in iPhone sales, but rivals are stepping up their game as the crucial holiday season approaches."
"Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest mobile operator in terms of customers, and No. 3 carrier Sprint Nextel Corp. plan to unleash another wave of devices that mimic the iPhone's most popular features. They've also taken other steps like partnering with Google Inc. and, in the case of Sprint and T-Mobile USA, offering cheaper "all-you-can-eat" plans to boost sales."
Posted on 6th November 2009
Under: AT&T, Google, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Wireless |
Sprint announced today it will add the new BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone to the wireless industry’s best lineup of devices. Beginning today, customers can visit http://www.sprint.com/blackberrycurve8530 to pre-register for this next generation of the popular BlackBerry wireless device on America’s most dependable 3G network1 with the affordability of Sprint’s Everything Data plans featuring Any Mobile, AnytimeSM. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.
BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone makes it even easier to enjoy music on-the-go with dedicated keys to skip to the next song on a playlist, pause or play. It comes preloaded with ...
Posted on 6th November 2009
Under: 3G, AT&T, BlackBerry, Music, Smartphone, Sprint, T-Mobile |
Sprint today unveiled Dell™ Inspiron™ Mini 10, the first netbook available from Sprint on America’s most dependable 3G network1. This companion PC offers blazing-fast Internet access in a convenient, affordable and portable package that can easily fit in a purse, backpack or briefcase. It is now available at select Sprint Stores in the metropolitan Baltimore area for just $199.99 with activation on a Sprint Mobile Broadband plan and a two-year service agreement, after a $100 mail-in rebate.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 features embedded EV-DO Rev. A wireless service from Sprint that supports faster data rates and higher ...
Posted on 3rd November 2009
Under: 3G, AT&T, Microsoft, Sprint |
Calling the developer community the cornerstone of mobile innovation, Steve Elfman, president, Network Operations & Wholesale, outlined Sprint’s “Open” approach and encouraged developers to create applications that work not only on Sprint’s most dependable 3G network,1 but across the industry. Elfman delivered today’s keynote address at Sprint’s 2009 Open Developer Conference – its ninth annual application developer conference.
Elfman outlined the key tenets of Sprint’s Open approach:
* Let consumers determine the application winners
* Be easy to do business with
* Create a developer’s “Garage” where new innovation happens
* Use the proven Open Internet model as a guide
* Support ...
Posted on 29th October 2009
Under: 3G, Google, SMS, Sprint |
Sprint announced Nov. 15 as the first day of exclusive nationwide availability for Palm® Pixi™. It will cost just $99.99 with a two-year service agreement, after a $50 instant rebate and $100 mail-in rebate and be available at Sprint stores, online at www.sprint.com, through telesales at 1-800-SPRINT1, and at Best Buy, RadioShack and select Wal-Mart stores.
“We are excited to offer the new Palm Pixi to our customers in time for the holiday season, and it’s a great addition to Sprint’s industry-leading device portfolio,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “Simply put, this ...
Posted on 27th October 2009
Under: 3G, AT&T, Browser, Google, MMS, Microsoft, Palm, Sprint, T-Mobile, Yahoo |
Sprint is backing up its promise to be the best value in wireless, by announcing the only full money-back satisfaction guarantee on service plans that exists in the wireless industry today.
