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Sprint Announces Smallest USB Broadband Modem in the Country

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Sprint announced today that it and Sierra Wireless were introducing the countries smallest USB broadband modem called the Compass 597 USB modem. The tiny modem is 70% smaller than the AirCard 595U.

Measurements for the device are 1.2” x 2.4” x 0.4” and it weighs only 0.7 ounces. The modem is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS’ and uses the Qualcomm MSM6800A-3 chipset. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:01:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sprint reveals Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 Push-to-Talk Phones

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Sprint announced today the upcoming launch of two new Nextel Direct Connect devices, the Sanyo Pro-200 and the Sanyo Pro-700.

Powered by Qualcomm's QChat technology, these new Nextel Direct Connect devices operate on the Rev. A portions of the Sprint Mobile Broadband network (except in Puerto Rico).

Sporting an attractive, slim clamshell form factor, the Pro-200 by Sanyo delivers instant Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services and key functionalities including Bluetooth, messaging capabilities and mobile email. This device will be available for as low as $49.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung Instinct for Sprint unveiled at CTIA 2008

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Samsung Mobile today announced the Samsung Instinct touchscreen smartphone exclusively available through Sprint at the CTIA 2008.

The Samsung Instinct features a 3.1 inch touch screen (240x432px resolution) with localized tactile feedback called haptics, which allow the virtual QWERTY keypad and other operations to become a sensory experience.
The new Samsung device also offers a Voice to Action button providing many functions using voice activation including call, text, picture messaging, traffic, movie, sports, news and search. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:17:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint Offers Free Access to MySpace Mobile

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Sprint announced today that it is the first wireless carrier to offer access to MySpace Mobile on all of its web-enabled phones. Sprint says that this marks the first free direct access to the new MySpace Mobile on all web-enabled Sprint phones.

"Mobile is the next generation of social networking," said Brandon Lucas, senior director of mobile business development for MySpace. "Our partnership with Sprint makes it easier and faster for customers to get the most out of MySpace when they're on the go." Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:37:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sprint HTC Mogul Gets EV-DO Rev A Update

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Sprint announced that it is offering the first EV-DO rev A compatible handset via a software update for the HTC Mogul. The Mogul was the first Windows Mobile device on the Sprint network and the new software update unlocks faster data speeds.

In Sprint service areas where EV-DO Rev A service is available Mogul users will be able to get data download speeds of 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and upload speeds will be 350– 500 Kbps. Previously the fastest speeds the handset was capable of was 400 to 700 Kbps download and 50-70 Kbps upload. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:16:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sprint Cars 2 Races onto PS2 Exclusively

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With all the talk about new game consoles you might forget that the PS2 is still one of the most popular game consoles around. THQ hasn’t forgotten that fact and announced a new PS2 exclusive racing game today called Sprint Cars 2: Showdown at Eldora.

The game is a sequel to Sprint cars: Road to Knoxville and has shipped to retail outlets across America. The game puts players in the driver’s seat as they hit more than 170mph around sprint tracks. Gamers of all ages can enjoy the game thanks to an E rating from the ESRB. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:55:42 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sprint Offers NASCAR Fans NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile

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Sprint announced a new, free application today for NASCAR fans that are Sprint subscribers. The free application is available to users with compatible handsets and a data plan. To get the application users text NASCAR to 7777 and a message is sent back with a link to the application.

Once installed fans will have access to rankings and video clips and on race day fans can listen to live audio broadcasts between the driver and his crew. Leader boards and more information is available as well. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:48:50 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sprint unveils $99.99 Simply Everything Plan

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Verizon and AT&T already introduced $99.99 unlimited plans, now Sprint also offers a similar plan but with everything included.

Sprint $99.99 unlimited plan includes domestic unlimited voice, data, text, e-mail, Web-surfing, Sprint TV, Sprint Music, GPS Navigation, Direct Connect and Group Connect.
The new pricing plan is available to existing and new customers beginning tomorrow. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:03:38 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint reports Record Loss of $29.5 Billion in Q4

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Sprint Nextel reported a record loss of $29.5 Billion. The company wrote off almost all of the Nextel acquisition cost from 2005. Shares of Sprint shares are currently down 11%.

Sprint already borrowed $2.5 billion to increase financial flexibility. On top of these financial issues the 3rd largest wireless carrier in the U.S. is losing subscribers. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:57:25 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint expected to undercut Rivals' Call Plans

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - No. 3 U.S. mobile service provider Sprint Nextel Corp is expected to offer flat-rate calling plans at up to a 40 percent discount to its rivals, hurtling the industry into a price war, analysts said on Wednesday.
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Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:24:58 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint Samsung Ace

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Sprint announces the Samsung Ace global roaming smartphone.

The Windows 6 running smartphone features quad-band capabilities that allow the Samsung ACE to operate globally on CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks where Sprint has international roaming agreements.
With the Samsung ACE Sprint customers can make or receive calls in approximately 180 countries and access professional and personal email, view documents and files, surf the web, and sync their Outlook calendar in nearly 100 countries. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:18:49 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ZTE says in Talks with Sprint on WiMax Handsets

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BARCELONA (Reuters) - Chinese phone maker ZTE Corp said it is in talks with Sprint Nextel about supplying the No. 3 U.S. mobile service with a range of handsets for a high-speed wireless service it is planning based on WiMax. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:03:58 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint Shares tumble

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By Michele Gershberg

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp reported deeper than expected subscriber losses on Friday and said it would cut about 4,000 jobs, raising fears of a slowdown in the U.S. wireless industry, and its stock dropped nearly 25 percent. Read more

Posted on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:23:17 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint to slash 4,000 Jobs after Subscriber losses

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By Michele Gershberg

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel reported deeper-than-expected subscriber losses on Friday and said it would cut about 4,000 jobs, sending its shares down 19 percent to their lowest level in more than five years. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint sees no delay to QChat

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp said on Wednesday it does not expect any delay to its plan to launch QChat, a walkie-talkie cell phone service, despite a court ruling against QChat developer Qualcomm Inc. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jan 2008 17:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint to offer NFL Coverage on Cell Phones

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp said on Tuesday it would offer live coverage of key moments in National Football League games on its cell phones. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint LG Muziq Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the LG Muziq music phone.

Quote from the review: "Sprint and LG have done some interesting work this year. The LG Prada KE850, with its sleek black casing, easy interface and notable touchscreen, managed to out iPhone Apple’s popular device in several ways. Unfortunately, most people didn’t hear about it over the loud iPhonemania throughout the year. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint and Clearwire scrap WiMax pact: report

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp and Clearwire Corp are scrapping their agreement to jointly build a nationwide high-speed wireless network based on the emerging WiMax technology, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Website. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:11:42 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint in Talks with Google on Mobile Apps: Source

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By Sinead Carew

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp , the No. 3 U.S. mobile service, is in talks to put applications from Web search leader Google Inc on its cell phones, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Read more

Posted on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:36:09 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint announces HTC Touch

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Sprint announces the HTC Touch Windows smartphone.

The HTC Touch is the first Windows touch screen phone on the market. HTC pushed the phone out pretty quickly amidst the iPhone launch. The HTC Touch has been selling in Europe since Summer. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:36:48 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint announces BlackBerry Pearl 8130

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Sprint announces the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for November.

The BlackBerry 8130 features, built-in GPS, 2MP camera with enhanced flash for pictures and video recording, external microSD/SDHC memory card slot, enhanced background noise, wind, and echo cancellation, stereo Bluetooth support and 3.5mm stereo headset jack. Read more