U.S. Cellular Jumping Into The LTE Game

U.S. Cellular CFO Steven Campbell announced during the Wells Fargo Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York City that the carrier will be jumping into the LTE market next year, and that it expects to launch LTE in 2012.

U.S. Cellular promises not to rush into anything, they want to make sure that testing is complete and successful before launching anything out to the public. This is probably why we will not be seeing much until sometime in 2012.

Great news for all U.S. Cellular customers, and hopefully we’ll be seeing more carriers follow suit!

What do you think about this? Are you a customer of U.S. Cellular? Looking forward to LTE speeds coming down the road? Let us know in the comments below!

 

source: Fierce Wireless via Phonearena

Griffin Technology: Reveal Case For iPod Touch 4th Generation

I had my 2nd Generation iPod Touch for some time and waited for the 4th Generation iPod Touch to drop in order to enjoy FaceTime, the front and rear-facing camera, multi-tasking, etc. My immediate concern was to protect this 64G powerhouse with a quality case that provides great overall protection, to feel good in-hand and to still show off the beautiful design of the device. I know many of you out there have your personal favorites, but I feel very satisfied with my purchase of the Griffin Reveal (ultra-thin/hard shell) case.

Here are the details on the Reveal:

Let (almost) nothing come between you and your iPod.

Reveal, the ultra-slim hard-shell case for iPod touch (4th generation) adds just a little over a millimeter in thickness to the sides and back of your iPod; yet it protects as only polycarbonate can. Its sleek, one-piece shell snaps on to shield your iPod from the indignities of the outside world. Slim rubber accents around the sides cushion and protect.

And we’ve even given your iPod a place to call home: the bonus included microStand. It’s built to hold your iPod for video viewing, FaceTime, and more, without having to remove it from its case.

Features

One-piece polycarbonate shell with ultra-thin rubber interior lining accents
Super-slim shell adds just 1.5 mm in thickness to your iPod touch
Allows access to Multi-Touch display, camera, controls, and ports
Use included bonus microStand to hold your iPod in its case for video viewing, FaceTime, and more

I highly recommend the Reveal case from Griffin Technology and I’m sure you’ll be happy with it too. You can check out the Reveal case at this link. It goes for $24.99 which is more than fair considering the protection and visual appeal you enjoy with this case. Check it out and let us know if you happen to purchase one.

T-Mobile 4G Service Now Available in More Markets and on New Devices

T-Mobile just announced this evening the expansion of their 4G service to six additional metro areas and the introduction of two new products designed to tap into its 4G service. Starting tomorrow, consumers will be able to pick up the T-Mobile myTouch 4G and T-Mobile’s first 4G netbook, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 4G in all retail locations, nationally.

With typical download speeds that are on par with or faster than competing 4G technologies, and service availability in 75 metropolitan markets throughout the United States, the T-Mobile network now offers a next generation super-fast mobile broadband experience to more people than any other wireless network in the country.

Beginning this evening, the “America’s Largest 4G Network” message will be shown in national TV and digital advertisements on major TV networks and cable TV stations and on T-Mobile’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/tmobile.  The advertising creative will focus on the myTouch 4G features and is also notable as the first time T-Mobile has prominently featured the 4G network in advertising this year.

Here’s the full press release as sent out this evening via email:

T-Mobile 4G Service Now Available in More Markets and on New Devices

T-Mobile HSPA+-Enabled 4G Network Now Reaches Over 75 Metropolitan Markets

New T-Mobile myTouch 4G and 4G Netbook

Take Advantage of Blazing-Fast Wireless Broadband Speeds

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Nov. 2, 2010 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the expansion of its 4G mobile broadband network to six additional metro areas, and introduced two new products designed to tap into its 4G service. Tomorrow marks the national retail availability of the T-Mobile® myTouch® 4G and T-Mobile’s first 4G netbook, the Dell™ Inspiron™ Mini 10 4G. With typical download speeds that are on par with or faster than competing 4G technologies, and service availability in 75 metropolitan markets throughout the United States, the T-Mobile network now offers a super-fast, next generation mobile broadband experience to more people than any other wireless network in the country.

“4G is about performance and today T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is delivering 4G speeds that match and often beat WiMAX and are readily comparable to what early LTE will deliver. Our 4G network is capable of theoretical speeds up to 21Mbps and we have seen average download speeds approaching 5 Mbps on our myTouch 4G phone in some cities with peak speeds of nearly 12 Mbps. Further, independent reviewers have seen average download speeds on our webConnect Rocket between 5 and 8 Mbps with peak speeds up to 8-10Mbps,” said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA. “The footprint of our 4G service is not something that competitors are going to match anytime soon, and starting today, we will begin marketing our network advantage with TV commercials advertising ‘America’s Largest 4G Network’ from T-Mobile.”

The “America’s Largest 4G Network” message will be communicated in an iconic, arresting and memorable way through national TV and digital advertisements that will begin airing today on major TV networks and cable TV stations, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and TNT, and appearing on websites, including AOL, MSN, Amazon.com and easily viewable on T-Mobile’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/tmobile.

T-Mobile expanded the availability of its 4G network to six additional metropolitan areas, including Chicago, Ill.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; and Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington, N.C. T-Mobile customers with 4G devices in 75 metropolitan areas can now enjoy faster Web browsing, uninterrupted video streaming and quicker downloads at no additional cost.

“Consumers do not understand the technical alphabet soup of technologies involved in 4G, but for our purposes we define WiMAX, LTE and HSPA+ as 4G technologies,” said Chris Nicoll, distinguished research fellow, Yankee Group. “HSPA+ is evolving a far more ambitious and long-term road map than was originally envisioned. T-Mobile is using an upgrade to HSPA+ to deliver faster 4G speeds today and is quickly bringing a number of HSPA+ devices to market that greatly enhance the mobile data experience for its customers.”

In addition to the network expansion, T-Mobile continues to broaden its lineup of products that tap into its 4G network. Available today is the stylish and powerful T-Mobile myTouch 4G smartphone. Designed to access faster speeds on T-Mobile’s 4G network, the myTouch 4G also includes a front-facing camera for Video Chat through Yahoo! Messenger or QIK, HD Camcorder with Screen Share by Twonky™, 5-megapixel camera with flash, Android 2.2, and additional exclusive T-Mobile features such as Genius Button™, powered by Dragon Dictation from Nuance Communications, myModes and Faves Gallery™. The myTouch 4G is appearing in a national ad campaign beginning today and will be the featured device at T-Mobile retail stores nationwide this holiday season. Also available today is the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 4G, T-Mobile’s first netbook to feature built-in access to T-Mobile’s 4G mobile broadband network. It also includes Windows 7 Starter Edition — Microsoft Corp.’s latest operating system — and a fast processor for easy Web surfing, communication, photo sharing and multimedia playback in one small, ultraportable device.

“With an upgrade path that continues to provide room for considerable speed enhancements, T-Mobile’s 4G network is purpose-built for continued growth. We are now on pace to increase our 4G footprint — reaching 200 million people by the end of this year — with plans to offer 42Mbps theoretical speeds in 2011,” added Ray. “As customer demand for wireless data increases, T-Mobile is well-positioned to compete based on the speed, breadth and evolution path of our mobile broadband service.”

Additional 4G products already available from T-Mobile and designed to take advantage of the faster 4G service include the T-Mobile webConnect® Rocket™ 2.0 laptop stick and the high-powered T-Mobile G2™ with Google™ smartphone. T-Mobile’s 4G smartphones, the myTouch 4G and the T-Mobile G2, are powered by the Android 2.2 operating system, which provides tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing capabilities. Beginning this holiday season, T-Mobile will offer a Tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing service plan that allows customers to use their smartphone as wireless modem for connecting laptops and other devices to the Internet through the T-Mobile mobile broadband network. Customers can add the Tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing plan to their Web – Unlimited $30/monthly plan for an additional $14.99/month.

Product Availability

T-Mobile plans to offer a selection of affordable data plans for both smartphones and broadband products, with smartphone data plans starting as low as $10/month. T-Mobile customers do not pay a premium for access to its 4G network. For more information on T-Mobile products, services, pricing and promotions, visit http://www.t-mobile.com.

The myTouch 4G is available nationwide tomorrow through T-Mobile retail stores, online at http://www.t-mobile.com, at select third-party dealers, and at leading national retailers including Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam’s Club and Target. Customers can visit http://mytouch.t-mobile.com for more information about the myTouch family of smartphones including the myTouch 4G.

The Dell™ Inspiron™ Mini 10 4G is available tomorrow at http://www.t-mobile.com.



Verizon Announces Launch Of 4G LTE In 10 West Virginia Metropolitan Areas

Looks like Verizon Wireless isn’t wasting any time in getting their 4G LTE system up and running. Here’s the official scoop from Verizon:

10/21/2010

WHO:
Senator Jay Rockefeller, Governor Joe Manchin and Tony Melone, senior vice president and chief technology officer for Verizon Wireless

WHAT:
Senator Rockefeller, Governor Manchin and Mr. Melone will announce Verizon’s plans to deploy its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network in 10 West Virginia cities.

WHERE:
Embassy Suites Hotel
300 Court Street
Salon CD
Charleston, West Virginia 25301

WHEN:
Wednesday, October 27, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

BACKGROUND:
Verizon Wireless is deploying the world’s first large-scale 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to 38 markets and more than 60 commercial airports across the nation, covering more than 110 million Americans. The company will begin its West Virginia wireless expansion and 4G deployment in Charleston this year and roll out to other metropolitan areas throughout the state by 2013.

While Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network promises much more than speed, the first application gives employees the ability to work at significantly faster speeds and improved latency, increasing productivity and the opportunity to get work done where their business takes them.

EDITORS/REPORTERS: Please RSVP regarding your attendance at this event by contacting Laura Kaster at 513-271-7222 ext. 26 or lkaster@wordsworthweb.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

WV seem like a surprise choice for the 4G LTE launch? Hit us up in the comments with your reaction.

Source: Verizon Wireless

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BigTechTony

New T-Mobile myTouch Delivers High-Definition Video Connections and Lightning Fast 4G Speeds

Today, T-Mobile announced a new addition to its exclusive line of Android-powered T-Mobile myTouch smartphones and the continued expansion of its new super-fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network. Built with families in mind, the newest T-Mobile myTouch helps people stay connected with an HD Camcorder for sharing favorite videos and photos and Video Chat for spontaneous face-to-face conversations on the go.

Designed specifically to deliver 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s rapidly expanding HSPA+ network, the new myTouch will offer customers blazing fast access to websites, applications, videos, downloads and more. T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is the most pervasive mobile broadband network in the country, offering 4G speeds in more than 65 major metropolitan areas.  T-Mobile expects to reach 100 major metropolitan areas and 200 million people in 2010.

The new T-Mobile myTouch is expected to be available in time for the holidays, exclusively from T-Mobile USA in four colors – white, black, plum or red. Customers can visit http://mytouch.t-mobile.com for more information.

New T-Mobile myTouch Delivers High-Definition Video Connections and Lightning Fast 4G Speeds

New myTouch to Take Advantage of T-Mobile’s New Super-Fast HSPA+ Network Now Reaching More Than 65 Markets

BELLEVUE, Wash. — October 4, 2010 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced a new addition to its exclusive line of Android™-powered T-Mobile^® myTouch^® smartphones and the continued expansion of its new super-fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network. Built with families in mind, the newest T-Mobile myTouch helps solve the challenges of staying physically and emotionally connected by sharing photos and video with the HD Camcorder, spontaneous face-to-face conversations through Video Chat and the ability to reach 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s new network, which is now available in more cities across the country.¹

Unlike other video-calling solutions on the market that only work through Wi-Fi, Video Chat on the new myTouch enables customers to connect with loved ones spontaneously from practically anywhere through T-Mobile’s network or Wi-Fi. With the myTouch’s front-facing camera paired with Video Chat through Yahoo! Messenger or QIK, customers can hold video conversations with friends and family who have a new T-Mobile myTouch, other compatible mobile device or PC. Customers can even see who is available to chat through presence information integrated into the myTouch’s address book, and have the option to leave Video Mail using Qik when someone is unavailable.

“Taking advantage of the 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network, the new myTouch delivers a faster and more compelling experience than most competing smartphones on the market,” said Andrew Sherrard, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “Our continued focus to build innovative new features and personalized services truly makes myTouch unique.”

Designed specifically to deliver 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s rapidly expanding HSPA+ network, the new myTouch will offer customers blazing fast access to websites, applications, videos, downloads and more. T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is the most pervasive mobile broadband network in the country, offering 4G speeds in more than 65 major metropolitan areas.

With its latest expansion, T-Mobile’s HSPA+ footprint now includes Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss.; Denver, Colo.; Huntsville, Ala.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Norfolk, Va.; Omaha, Neb.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and Sacramento, Calif.; and West Palm Beach, Fla. T-Mobile expects to reach 100 major metropolitan areas and 200 million people in 2010.

Families also can share moments in high-definition (HD) with the myTouch’s high-quality HD Camcorder with Screen Share, which allows customers to share or broadcast HD video and pictures they’ve captured. With a few touches of the screen, customers can share their photo albums, videos and movies wirelessly with a compatible HDTV or other DLNA device. The new phone also includes three exclusive myTouch features: Genius Button™, powered by Dragon Dictation from Nuance, which lets customers call, text, e-mail or access the internet with a simple voice command; Faves Gallery™, which offers shortcuts to one’s most-contacted family and friends; and myModes, which creates customized home screens for work and home.

Designed by HTC exclusively for T-Mobile, the new myTouch features a brilliant 3.8-inch WVGA touch-screen display with virtual keyboard and Swype^® for easy text input. The thin and sleek device also comes with a blazing fast second-generation Qualcomm^® Snapdragon™ 1GHz MSM8255 processor optimized for speed and graphic performance, a 5-megapixel camera, a preinstalled 8 GB microSD memory card, and an integrated media player that brings together favorite music, video and internet radio under one set of controls.

Powered by Android 2.2, the myTouch offers a rich mobile Web experience and access to more than 80,000 applications on Android Market™ from games to location-based social networks to on-the-go shopping and more. The new device also features preloaded HD games, including “Rock Band,” “Asphalt 5” and “Monopoly.”

The new T-Mobile myTouch is expected to be available in time for the holidays, exclusively from

T-Mobile USA in four colors — white, black, plum or red. Customers can visit http://mytouch.t-mobile.com for more information.

T-Mobile now offers 4G speeds on the new myTouch and the T-Mobile G2™, as well as the webConnect Rocket™ 2.0 and Rocket laptop sticks. In addition, customers located in new HSPA+ locations can benefit from faster speeds on their existing 3G smartphones — including popular devices, such as the myTouch 3G Slide.²

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1 Based on 4G speeds currently available to mobile device users in the U.S. Device has theoretical capability of 14.4 Mbps. HSPA+ coverage is rapidly expanding, but it is not currently available everywhere. For more details on where T-Mobile network coverage is available, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage.

2 Improved speeds vary, due in part to device capabilities.

T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG.  Stick together and myTouch are registered trademarks, and Genius Button, Faves Gallery, G2 and webConnect Rocket are trademarks of T-Mobile USA. Google, Android, and Android Market are a trademark of Google Inc. Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Inc. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Inc. Yahoo! and Yahoo! Messenger is the trademark and/or registered trademark of  Yahoo! Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

source – TMO PR email

Attention App Developers – Sprint Wants YOU!

Sprint put out a call this morning to app developers around the world, they are challenging you to create innovative 4G apps! Think you have what it takes? Well, if so you have to get yourself involved in The Sprint 4G App Challenge, a contest of sorts that is running from now through November 5th, 2010 and will recognize the top performer in the following categories:

* Entertainment
* Gaming
* Productivity
* Social Networking
* Multimedia

I don’t know about you, but I think this is a pretty good contest for app developers to get their hands into. Whats in it for me, you ask? Great question, one that you’d be silly not to ask:

"In addition to bragging rights, winners in each category will take home a $50,000 grand prize, an HTC EVO 4G with one-year of Sprint service (includes applicable taxes and surcharges), a one-year membership to the Sprint Professional Developer Program (including 250 hours in the Virtual Developer Lab) and an invitation to WIRED’s VIP party during the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas."

So get your developer hats on and get going. It will be interesting to see what great apps come out of this challenge! I hope to see some familar faces throw their hat in the ring!

For more information on this challenge, and all the official rules, go here: http://www.sprint.com/appchallenge

Hit the link at the bottom for the whole press release!

NOTE: always support your app developers!

source – Sprint PR: http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1631

G2 Officially Announced By T-Mobile – Pre-Orders Begin Later This Month

Good news for you T-Mobile folk out there! Here are the details:

Early this morning, T-Mobile officially announced their first HSPA+ device, the G2. The G2 will pair “a large 3.7-inch screen with a unique hinge design that opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard.” The handset will have a MSM7230 Snapdragon processor running at 800 MHz, 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p video recording, 4 GB internal memory, 8 GB micro-SD card preinstalled, and dedicated quick-keys. The device will “be available in the U.S. exclusively from T-Mobile, and current T-Mobile customers will have the opportunity to pre-order the G2 in limited quantities later this month.

You can register at this link to keep updated on the device release and other information.

More information…

The first smartphone specifically designed to deliver 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network, the G2 is optimized for performance to provide customers with blazing fast access to a world of information through websites, applications, videos, file downloads and more. Built on Android 2.2, the G2 offers seven customizable home screen panels, including a dedicated panel with one-click access to your favorite Google applications such as Android Market™, which currently offers more than 80,000 applications.

The T-Mobile G2 delivers a powerful mobile data experience that is tightly integrated with Google Voice™, as well as packed with Google applications such as Voice Actions™ from Google, Google Goggles™ and more. It is one of the first smartphones in the industry to offer the new Voice Actions feature of Google Search™, which allows you to control your phone with your voice for calling contacts and businesses, sending messages, browsing the Web, listening to music and completing common tasks. It is also the first smartphone to offer integrated access to Google Voice™, allowing customers to create a new account using their current mobile number right from the home screen. Google Voice then automatically transcribes voicemails to text so customers can read them like an e-mail or text message from their phone or online. Additional pre-loaded Google services include Google Search, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Places and Navigation, YouTube™, Google Talk™ and Google Earth™, among others.

Adding fuel to the G2’s speed is its Snapdragon™ MSM7230 mobile processor which combines Qualcomm’s new HSPA+ capabilities and second generation applications processor. The Snapdragon MSM7230 offers an 800 MHz CPU and is optimized to deliver exceptional performance, long battery life and leading edge multimedia and web browsing — with download speeds faster than other solutions currently in the market.

The G2 delivers advanced smartphone features including an HD video camera for recording crystal-clear, high-definition (720p) videos that can be automatically uploaded to your Photobucket account and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus. The G2 also offers smartphone essentials such as easy access to personal and work e-mail, including support for Microsoft® Exchange e-mail, contacts and calendar; social networking; and instant messaging. In addition, the G2 features a pre-installed 8GB microSD memory card with support for up to 32 GB, as well as a music player.

Additional features of the G2 include the following:

* Dedicated Quick Keys for one-touch access to your favorite Google shortcuts and applications
* Adobe FlashPlayer enabled Web browsing experience
* Pinch and zoom functionality for Web browsing and photo gallery
* 4GB internal memory with pre-installed 8GB micro SD card, with support for up to 32 GB of external memory
* Built-in 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo headset and Bluetooth support
* Swype® text input for fast, accurate communication

So, who’s excited for this device? 4G speeds perk your interest? I’ll keep you all up-to-date as I receive more information on this device. Anybody getting the G2? Sound off in the comments!

Source: Boy Genius Report

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BigTechTony

T-Mobile announces faster speeds coming in 2011; expands HSPA+ network

T-Mobile just sent out a press release via email announcing their plans of expanding their HSPA+ network AND about some faster speeds coming in 2011 for their customers. The expansion will reach 100 million Americans in more than 55 major markets. Here are the locations where the HSPA+ network is currently available:

* Boston, Mass
* Erie, Penn
* Fresno, Calif
* Palm Springs, Calif
* San Diego, Calif
* Miami, Fla
* Richmond, Va
* Spokane, Wash
* Topeka, Kan

What’s more, the HSPA+ network is whats called "backward compatible" with more than 15 current devices, which means that customers who have those devices can now experience faster speeds on them immediately, at no additional charge.

What are their plans for 2011? Well they’re currently offering 4G speeds at theoretically 21 Mbps, TMO wants to amp that up to 42 Mbps in 2011.

We should be able to count on the expansion to move more aggressively in the coming months. TMO means business, that’s for sure!

For more information on this subject, head on over here: http://t-mobile-coverage.t-mobile.com/coverage

Once I see an official press release come out, I’ll link it up here.

source – PR email

Sprint Customers In Delaware, Florida & Michigan Get 4G, California Get 4G Extended

Sprint announced today that they’ve launched their 4G service in densly populated areas within California, Delaware, Florida and Michigan. Can I get it, you ask? Well, if you live in the following communities, you may be able to:

* Modesto, CA

* Stockton, CA

* Jacksonville, FL

* Wilmington, DE

* Grand Rapids, MI

These communities round out the list of communities that Sprint offers 4G in to 48! This is great news for these communities and Sprint customers. I am eagerly awaiting 4G speeds in my area and hope to see them sometime soon.

Are you in one of the lucky 48 metropolitan communities currently taking advantage of 4G speeds? Let us know in the comments below!

You can read the full Sprint press release HERE

Sprint flips the 4G switch in 3 cities

Sprint released some news today about their 4G service. They officially launched 4G service in the following cities: Richmond, VA, Salt Lake City, & St Louis. This is very exciting news for customers in those areas.

Customers in those areas can now enjoy the 4G capabilities of Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile HotSpot, Sprint 3G/4G USB Device 250U from Sierra Wireless and Sprint 3G/4G USB Device U301 to connect to the Web for blazing fast data speeds or the recently released HTC EVO™ 4G, America’s first 3G/4G wireless phone. With today’s launches, Sprint 4G is now available in 36 markets across the country.

Any readers in these areas on Sprint? Have you noticed a difference in speeds/coverage? Let us know in the comments!

Here’s the full press release from Sprint:

Sprint Turns on 4G Service in Richmond, Salt Lake City and St. Louis

Next generation wireless service to enable rich multimedia experience, robust Internet browsing and live video-chat capabilities

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Sprint (NYSE:S) launched 4G wireless service in Richmond, Va., Salt Lake City and St. Louis. This new technology enables Sprint customers to enjoy a rich mobile experience with faster Internet download speeds, the ability to conduct live video-chats, and easy access to multimedia content.

Customers in Richmond, Salt Lake City and St. Louis can now use the 4G capabilities of Overdrive™ 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, Sprint 3G/4G USB Device 250U from Sierra Wireless and Sprint 3G/4G USB Device U301 to connect to the Web for blazing fast data speeds or the recently released HTC EVO™ 4G, America’s first 3G/4G wireless phone. With today’s launches, Sprint 4G is now available in 36 markets across the country.

Unlike “concepts” and “lab tests” from other wireless companies, Sprint is the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology. Additionally, Sprint offers simplicity and savings vs. competitors, making it easy for customers to get the most out of their phones with Everything Data plans, which include unlimited Web, texting and calling while on the Sprint network for one low price. With Sprint, there’s no need to tally up prices for each feature or guess how much data you’ll use in a month. With the Sprint Free Guarantee, customers can try 4G for 30 days. If they are not satisfied, they can cancel service and have the opportunity to be fully reimbursed.¹

“Sprint continues its leadership in the 4G space by delivering to customers fast wireless speeds, a 3G/4G smartphone and unlimited data plans – everything wireless customers want and need in today’s world,” said Matt Carter, president of 4G, Sprint. “With Sprint 4G, the mobile Internet potential is virtually limitless.”

As Sprint customers begin their summer travel, they will find that 4G is available in many markets across the country: Georgia – Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii – Honolulu, Maui; Idaho – Boise; Illinois – Chicago; Maryland – Baltimore; Missouri – Kansas City, St. Louis; Nevada – Las Vegas; North Carolina – Charlotte, Greensboro (along with High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (along with Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon – Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania – Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, York; Texas – Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls; Utah – Salt Lake City; Virginia – Richmond; Washington – Bellingham, Seattle. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.

n 2010, Sprint expects to launch 4G service in multiple markets, including Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Sprint is harnessing the power of 4G as the majority shareholder of Clearwire, the independent company that is building the WiMAX network.

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 more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only 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, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint andwww.twitter.com/sprint.

¹ Refund excludes usage not included in the plan, premium content, third-party billing and international charges.

EDITOR’S NOTE

For more information, including video, fact sheets, interviews with a Sprint executive and examples of how consumers and businesses can use 4G, please visit:http://community.sprint.com/baw/community/buzzaboutwireless/4g