Sprint (NYSE:S) today joined with Microsoft to announce the
upcoming availability of Windows Phone 8 smartphones on the Sprint
nationwide network. Sprint will bring two initial handsets to
customers by summer – one each from Samsung and HTC.
Sprint is the only national carrier with Truly Unlimited℠ 4G LTE
data, text and calling to any mobile with no metering, no
throttling, and no overages. Sprint will bring the unlimited data
experience to Windows Phone 8 with Sprint’s Everything Data plan
with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM including unlimited Web, texting and
calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint
Network, starting at just $79.99 per month. This is a savings of
$20 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk,
text and 2GB Web (excludes taxes and surcharges).
“Sprint has had a strong relationship with Microsoft for many
years so we are excited to reinforce our commitment to the Windows
8 platform by sharing the details and timing for our first Windows
Phone 8 smartphones,” said Fared Adib, Sprint senior vice
president, product development and operations. “These smartphones
combine a robust new operating platform with the benefit of
Sprint’s unlimited data plans. There is no doubt these phones will
quickly become an extension of your PC experience right in the palm
of your hand.”
Both the Samsung and HTC smartphones will offer Sprint 3G and 4G
LTE and impressive lists of features including dual cameras
enabling video chat, dual-core processors for enhanced internal
speed between applications and support for expandable external
memory. Additional device details, including pricing, will be
shared closer to their availability dates.
Windows Phone 8 offers a truly personal phone experience,
connecting Sprint customers to the people and information that
matters most to them. With a similar look and feel, the same
technology core, and the same built-in SkyDrive cloud service,
Windows Phone 8 is built to work seamlessly with Windows 8 PCs,
Microsoft Surface devices and the Xbox 360 console.
“We’re looking forward to bringing two new Windows Phone 8
devices by Samsung and HTC to market with Sprint this summer,
adding to our strong Windows Phone 8 portfolio,” said Terry
Myerson, Corporate Vice President of the Windows Phone Division.
“These devices, coupled with Sprint’s unlimited 4G LTE data
experience, will make it easy for Windows Phone 8 customers to have
the most personal smartphone experience possible, wherever they
are.”
Sprint introduced its all-new 4G LTE network in July 2012 and
now offers service in 49 marketsi. Sprint has announced nearly 150
markets that will see an official LTE launch in the coming months.
For the most up-to-date details on Sprint’s 4G LTE portfolio and
rollout, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE. For detailed 4G LTE
maps, providing coverage information right down to the address,
please visit www.sprint.com/coverage. Customers are encouraged to
check back often, as the maps will be updated when coverage in
these markets is enhanced.
For more information, visit www.sprint.com/windows8.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and
wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility
to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served
nearly 56 million customers at the end of the third quarter of 2012
and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying
innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service
from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands
including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless;
instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a
global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction
Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers in customer
satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during
the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in both its 2011
and 2012 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest
companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can
learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or
www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Microsoft Corporation
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide
leader in software, services and solutions that help people and
businesses realize their full potential.
Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd. 4G LTE when used in connection with Samsung devices refers to
the fact that the devices are capable of operating on Sprint’s 4G
LTE network.
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