Google Chrome is the most secure web browser Tweet

VANCOUVER - In all the web browser available today, only Google Chrome that can not be penetrated by hackers in Pwn2Own contest in the CanSecWest conference arena in Vancouver, Canada. In these contests, almost all web browser succeeded in hacking, like Firefox 3.6, Safari, until Internet Explorer 8.

Charlie Miller from Independent Security Evaluators successful hacking Safari secure system in MacBook and take over the OS X operating system. Miller had been known as an expert researchers security for Apple system and with this success, Miller won the same competition for the third time.

Other researchers system seucity, Peter Vreugdenhill successful hacking Internet Explorer 8 with bypass data execution prevention (DEP) function and address space layout randomization (ASLR). Meanwhile, a critical weakness in Firefox 3.6.2 successfully penetrated by Nils, the hacker from MWR Info Security England. However, the weakness Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3.6.2 can not penetrate if the browser running on the Windows 7 Protected Mode with sandbox feature.

Techniques and how to hack the leading browser security is not publications in this event. The contestants were forbidden to publication after the vendors that issued the browser could provide a patch to prevent the attack from the hackers irresponsible.

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New Virus Password Thieves Facebook users Tweet

The Facebook spammers currently meets the internet with messages that have been contaminated with the virus. Estimated, the virus threatening about 400 million Facebook users all over in the world in targeting to steal bank passwords and collecting other sensitive information. Email tells the recipient that the Facebook acount password have been reset, and tell to click on "attachment" to obtain permission "new login", explained by McAfee Inc the anti-virus software maker

If the attachment is opened, then some kind of malicious software will be download automatic, including the steals passwords program, McAfee said this week.
The hacker has been targeting Facebook users, and send them messages contaminated by internal electronic mail system owned by the company's own social network. With the new attack, they use regular internet e-mail to spread malicious software.

Facebook representatives said that the company could not comment on specific cases, but stated improvement status submitted by the that company and warned Facebook users to delete the electronic mail and warn their friends.

McAfee warns that the hackers send tens of millions the spam to the whole of Europe, the United States and Asia since the action began last tuesday March 30th. Dave Marcus, McAfee's Director of Communications and Malware Research Affairs, said he expected the hackers will succeed to infect millions of computers.

"With Facebook as your allure, as many as 400 million people potentially click on the attachment. If only 10 percent successful, then 40 million people become virus victims," he said. Writing in an e-mail reads "Facebook password reset confirmation customer support", Marcus said.

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Virus Life is Beautiful Just Gossip Tweet

The information that said for users email must be careful with virus "Life is Beautiful" just gossip. The message is just a lie news that made someone's to spread spam. From the internet search result, the "Life is Beautiful" have been spread since 2002. The spread spam were found in many language from English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and China.

"Please forget any message related about "Life is Beautiful" and do not forward again, George Koris said the maker Symantec's Norton in the company's Web site. The warning had been issued by Symantec since February 13th, 2007 ago or five years since the message "Life is Beautiful" to be hot news on the internet.

However, an email with "Life is Beautiful" is starting to spread again in many Asian countries like Japan, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and others Asian countries. As claimed by Symantec manufacturers, if you find an email with the "Life is Beautiful", then ignore and do not be forwarded to your friends, because the message is just a gossip.

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Verizon Wireless Deploys Camiant’s Policy Control Solution For LTE Network Tweet

Camiant Provides Real-Time Controls for Next Generation Wireless Broadband Services.

LAS VEGAS; MARLBOROUGH, MA; BASKING RIDGE, NJ; and MAIDENHEAD, UK — From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, Camiant, Inc., the leading provider of policy control technology, today announced that Verizon Wireless has selected Camiant’s Multimedia Policy Engine (MPE) as the Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) for Verizon Wireless’ previously announced nationwide deployment of a 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. Camiant’s MPE will perform policy control in the LTE network for Internet Data-, IMS- and non-IMS-based services. In addition, Camiant’s MPE will also be the PCRF for all IMS based services over the existing 3G network.

Verizon Wireless has been conducting trials in Boston and Seattle since August 2009 that have indicated that the network is capable of peak download speeds of 40 to 50 megabits per second (Mbps), peak upload speeds of 20 to 25 Mbps, and average data rates of 5 to 12 Mbps on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world environments.

“Policy control is vital for us to successfully harness LTE and deliver services that meet the growing needs of our subscribers and their applications,” said Tony Melone, chief technical officer for Verizon Wireless. “Every day, Camiant is demonstrating their policy control capabilities, and we look forward to having them play an important role in realizing our vision of the nation’s best 4G LTE network.”

“Verizon Wireless is making the promise of LTE a reality,” said Susie Kim Riley, Camiant founder and chief technical officer. “We are honored that Verizon Wireless has selected Camiant as a key vendor partner in the building of an unparalleled mobile infrastructure for the delivery of next generation services and applications.”

Verizon Wireless’ LTE rollout plan positions the company to be a global leader in 4G LTE deployment, and it is on track to deliver the nation’s first 4G LTE network to customers in 25 to 30 markets, covering roughly 100 million people by year’s end.

Camiant's MPE is an essential component of the broadband network, providing vital real-time intelligence and management of network resources, while creating an infrastructure that enables operators to launch services that cater to high levels of user experiences and choices.

About Camiant
Camiant builds policy control products that enable fixed and mobile operators to maximize their network infrastructure, and create revenue generating new services with the highest quality of experience. Camiant’s products are used to actively manage usage, application performance and network resources, and have been widely deployed for usage management, congestion management, voice over IP, video over IP and other revenue generating applications.

Camiant's market-leading Multimedia Policy Engine (MPE) is the policy control solution of choice for some of the world’s leading fixed and mobile operators worldwide including Verizon, Vodafone, Sprint, Comcast and Cox Communications. For more information, visit http://www.camiant.com or follow the company on http://twitter.com/camiant.

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Motorola DEVOUR™ Now Available On Verizon Wireless Network Tweet

Experience MOTOBLUR(TM) on the Nation’s Largest Wireless 3G Network.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that Motorola DEVOUR™ is available online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores today for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

DEVOUR is the second Android™-powered smartphone from Motorola to run on Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. The phone comes with MOTOBLUR, Motorola’s unique content delivery service created to make wireless phones more personal and customizable. Additional features and specifications of Motorola DEVOUR can be found by visiting http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/02/pr2010-02-02c.html.

Motorola DEVOUR customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk or Nationwide Talk & Text plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access, while Nationwide Talk & Text plans begin at $59.99 monthly access. An Email and Web for Smartphone plan is $29.99 for unlimited monthly access. Customers will receive the handset rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of Motorola DEVOUR in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 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.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

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Verizon Wireless And Univision Interactive Media To Bring Exclusive Live Streaming Matches Of The 2010 FIFA World Cup To Mobile Devices Tweet

Verizon Wireless Will Put World Cup in the Hands of Customers with Wallpapers, Ringtones, Game Alerts, Commentary and More.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless, the owner and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, today announced it has the exclusive rights to stream live Univision Interactive Media’s Spanish-language broadcasts of the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer matches from South Africa later this year. Customers will be able to see their favorite teams compete in the world’s foremost international soccer tournament featuring players from 32 nations, the culmination of qualifying matches among 208 countries.

Through an agreement with Univision Interactive Media, the digital division of Univision Communications Inc., which is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States, matches, highlights and more of “Copa Mundial de la FIFA Sur Africa 2010” will be available to Verizon Wireless V CAST Video customers prior to and throughout the tournament (June 11 – July 11). This marks the second time the two companies have joined forces to bring the thrill and passion of the World Cup to mobile customers.

Pre-Tournament Excitement
Before the first ball rolls in South Africa, subscribers can access V CAST Video to see past match highlights, memorable goals and interviews. Verizon Wireless customers can also get official World Cup music, ringtones, images and wallpapers from their handsets or the online Verizon Wireless Media Store (www.verizonwireless.com/mp3). Fans can also stay current with team specific reports and FIFA updates via clips on V CAST Video and picture and text message alerts.

Stay Connected
With customizable alerts, fans can get the exact content they want. They can sign up to receive game statistics, check standings, access scores/goals, get full game summaries, find out who is injured, and get other information to help them enjoy the tournament. For more info on Verizon Wireless’ 2010 FIFA World Cup content, customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/fifacopamundial.

Text to Win & Celebrate with Los Tigres del Norte
Enter Verizon Wireless’ text-to-win sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Houston to celebrate the opening of the tournament with an exclusive viewing party for the Mexico vs. South Africa game on June 11. Winners will be treated to a concert featuring the GRAMMY®- and Latin GRAMMY®-award winning band Los Tigres del Norte immediately following the match. To enter, customers can text Tigres to 8903 or go to www.verizonwireless.com/lostigres.

Viva V CAST Video
V CAST Video on Demand is available on many multimedia phone and select 3G smartphones for a $10 monthly subscription added to Verizon Wireless service plans. A daily rate of $3 is also available. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 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.

About Univision
Univision Interactive Media, Inc. is the digital division of Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Univision Interactive Media, Inc. includes Univision.com (www.univision.com), the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S., and Univision Móvil, the industry’s most comprehensive Spanish-language suite of mobile offerings. Univision Communications Inc. also owns and operates Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Studios, which produces and co-produces telenovelas, reality shows, dramatic series and other programming formats for all of the Company’s platforms; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 64 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 68 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

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10 Years And Counting: Verizon Wireless Network Testing Program Expands, Prepares For 4G Tweet

Growing Fleet, Increasing Capabilities for Real-Life Test Men and Women Who Test Drive the Verizon Wireless Network.

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Since its creation in 2000, Verizon Wireless has employed real-life test men and women to monitor and test the company’s network by driving its fleet of vehicles. Ten years later, that fleet has more than tripled in size with Verizon Wireless now operating 100 specially equipped, company-owned and -operated test vehicles, the largest wireless network testing fleet in the United States.

Verizon Wireless recently added 10 new vehicles to its network testing fleet to bring its total complement to 100 test vehicles. The vehicles – late-model, four-wheel drive utility vehicles, each costing approximately $240,000 when fully outfitted with network testing gear – enable the company to enhance its call quality and coverage capabilities and test new markets, including Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

“Our focus has been and always will be on network quality. We are dedicated to providing our customers the best wireless experience in the United States,” said Tony Melone, senior vice president and CTO of Verizon Wireless. “The network tests we conduct day after day enable us to not only understand our customers’ experiences today, but also to make decisions on network enhancements and investments that will provide the best service for our customers in the future.”

Over the past 10 years, as consumers’ wireless usage has evolved, so has Verizon Wireless’ data collection. When the company launched in 2000, Verizon Wireless test men and women measured fundamental information about voice call quality. Today, more wireless consumers use smartphones and wirelessly access data services, and Verizon Wireless now conducts tests to help determine whether a data session connected, how it connected and how quickly that connection was made.

Preparing to Test 4G
This year, Verizon Wireless plans to launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network – which will offer higher wireless speeds than today’s most advanced 3G network – in 25 to 30 markets nationally. When it does, Verizon Wireless’ test men and women will monitor the 4G network as they do the current voice and data network. The first member of the Verizon Wireless test vehicle fleet to be equipped with 4G testing equipment will be the test vehicle named “Ike.” Ike will be testing the prototype 4G testing and monitoring equipment to be installed in the Verizon Wireless test fleet later this year.

Meet Verizon Wireless’ Real-Life Test Men and Women
Learn more about how Verizon Wireless test men and women, who inspired the company’s iconic television ad campaign, test the company’s network and how Verizon Wireless uses the collected data to help direct its multi-billion dollar network capital expenditure program at http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/03/pr2010-03-23h.html.

Read profiles of the test men and women at http://news.vzw.com/testdriver. View video of a Verizon Wireless test man as he tests the company’s network by visiting the VerizonWirelessTV channel here on YouTube.

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“These Days, A Chicken Leg Is A Rare Dish” Tweet

Strange Sentences Help Verizon Wireless Test Its Network.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — What do the following three sentences have in common? “These days, a chicken leg is a rare dish.” “It’s easy to tell the depth of a well.” “The clock struck to mark the third period.” And what do they tell Verizon Wireless, provider of the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network, about the strength of its network? More than one would think!

The Verizon Wireless team of real-life test men and women use these sentences, known as Harvard Sentences, which were developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 1969, to help them monitor and test the company’s voice network.

Harvard Sentences, or IEEE Recommended Practice for Speech Quality Measurements, are sets of sentences, each balanced phonically to reflect the frequencies of phonemes in language1. Historically, the phrases have been used in standardized testing of cellular and other telephone systems. With over 500 Harvard Sentences available, here are 10 that Verizon Wireless uses daily in the company’s network testing efforts:

* “The source of the huge river is the clear spring.”
* “These days, a chicken leg is a rare dish.”
* “Throw the box beside the parked truck.”
* “He ran halfway to the hardware store.”
* “The clock struck to mark the third period.”
* “It’s easy to tell the depth of a well.”
* “The boss ran the show with a watchful eye.”
* “The cup cracked and spilled its contents.”
* “The frosty air passed through the coat.”
* “A king ruled the state in the early days.”

Using sophisticated testing equipment, Verizon Wireless test men and women conduct more than 3.5 million voice call attempts annually, playing the Harvard Sentences to audibly identify when a test call has connected and results are being processed. The results of these tests and the company’s data tests are used to help Verizon Wireless fine-tune its ongoing network investments and enhancements. Learn more about Verizon Wireless’ testing process at http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/03/pr2010-03-23h.html.

Stay up to date on Verizon Wireless’ latest network news, stories and information at www.youtube.com/verizonwirelessTV or follow the VZWNetwork on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

For more information about Verizon Wireless, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

1. Carmell, Tim. “Spectrogram Reading.” Center for Spoken Language Understanding at OGI. 15 March, 1997.

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Verizon Wireless Apps For DROID Help Customers Stay Organized While Away From Home Tweet

LAS VEGAS, NV, and BASKING RIDGE, NJ — From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, Verizon Wireless offers its customers some home-grown apps to help manage their lives while traveling. Running on the largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network, applications in the Android Market™ give customers the freedom to do almost anything while on the go.

This week’s highlighted apps in the Verizon Channel in the Android Market include:

* My Verizon – Customers can use this free app to access their Verizon Wireless accounts to get balances, usage numbers and payment information and to update features, services and Family SharePlan® lines.
* Visual Voice Mail – Instead of dialing in to voice mail, customers can use Visual Voice Mail ($2.99 monthly subscription) to access and manage voice mail messages by scrolling through their inboxes to pick the messages they need to listen to, delete or reply to. Customers can choose to respond to their voice mails immediately via text message or callback.
* V CAST Media Manager – This free app allows customers to move and organize pictures, videos and music between their computers and DROID by Motorola smartphones. Customers can edit photos, create photo albums to e-mail to their friends, import song playlists, and rip and burn CDs.
* Verizon FiOS Mobile – With Verizon FiOS Mobile, customers will never worry about missing their favorite TV programming. This free app allows customers to remotely program their Verizon FiOS DVRs with their DROID by Motorola smartphones. They can also browse and search TV program listings and view lists of recorded programs wherever they are.
* FiOS Mobile Remote – FiOS Mobile Remote lets customers control their FiOS TVs from their phones. With FiOS Mobile Remote, customers can view photos stored on their DROID by Motorola smartphones on their TV screens for easy viewing. This free app also allows customers to mute their TVs when they receive phone calls.
* VZW Tones 4.0 – This free app allows customers to preview, purchase and manage all of the latest and greatest ringtones and ringback tones, all from their DROID by Motorola smartphones.
* ScanLife Barcode Reader – Together with ScanBuy, Verizon Wireless is helping customers use the cameras on their DROID by Motorola smartphones. Customers can scan a barcode to view product price comparisons without sending, typing or searching. This free app turns DROID into a 2D barcode scanner that recognizes all major barcodes.

DROID by Motorola is available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99. For more information on DROID by Motorola, visit www.droiddoes.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 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.

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Palm webOS Smartphones to be Available for AT&T Customers Tweet

AT&T's 80 million customers will soon have a new choice for staying connected in their fast-paced lives -- the Palm(R) webOS(TM) platform. Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ:PALM) today announced that the Palm Pre(TM) Plus and Palm Pixi(TM) Plus phones will be available on the nation's fastest 3G network for $149.99 and $49.99, respectively, with a two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

"AT&T and Palm have a history of smartphone leadership, and today's announcement is a significant milestone for us," said Jon Rubinstein, Palm chairman and chief executive officer. "With Palm webOS phones coming to AT&T, Palm can help most anyone in the United States stay connected so they never miss a thing."

Pre Plus and Pixi Plus will be featured in Palm's booth (No. 7053) at CTIA Wireless, which runs March 23-25 in Las Vegas.

With a slider keyboard, a larger touchscreen and a high-performance processor, Pre Plus is Palm's full-featured Palm webOS phone. It's designed for people who want an easy-to-use phone with advanced features to help manage the different aspects of their lives, both personal and professional. The keyboard makes for quick and easy typing, while the unique gesture area provides a sleek look and intuitive navigation. Customers also get 16GB(1) of storage (~15GB user available) for applications and media. Pre Plus comes with the Palm Touchstone(TM) Back Cover, so it's compatible out of the box with the revolutionary inductive Touchstone Charging Dock (sold separately).

As Palm's thinnest phone to date, Pixi Plus fits easily in your hand or pocket and offers a host of powerful features, including Wi-Fi. It's great for social communicators and first-time smartphone buyers who want an affordable and customizable phone with a full QWERTY keyboard instantly accessible for messaging and web content. Available in the original black as well as a new blue exclusive to AT&T, Pixi Plus is designed to let you express yourself. With the color Palm Pixi Touchstone Back Covers and the Palm Pixi Artist Series Back Covers (www.palm.com/artistseries), which are compatible with the Touchstone Charging Dock, you can easily switch covers to suit your mood and style (all sold separately at www.palm.com/store).

"We're offering our customers even greater choice by adding Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus to the nation's best smartphone portfolio," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "Palm webOS plus included access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network and the ability to talk and surf the web at the same time is a powerful combination."

Pre Plus and Pixi Plus showcase the defining features of Palm webOS, including the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously and easily move between them; the power of Palm Synergy(TM), which brings customers' information from the many places it resides into a single, more comprehensive view; unobtrusive notifications; and universal search.(2) Palm webOS also has a unique model of over-the-air software updates that delivers new features and performance improvements directly to a user's phone. Past updates have included support for 3D games and video recording allowing webOS customers to use their phones in fun, new ways.

A significant advantage of Palm webOS applications is that they can be integrated into the core webOS functionalities, such as linked contacts, layered calendars, notifications and GPS, providing a rich catalog of innovative and unique offerings for Palm webOS users. The growing Palm App Catalog offers some of the best apps in the market - such as Pandora, Fandango, and rich 3D games like "Need for Speed(TM) Undercover" and "Guitar Hero" - unique in their high integration with the webOS device. Currently there are more than 2,000 applications for download.

Pre Plus and Pixi Plus feature Wi-Fi connectivity, and AT&T customers with these devices will receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots included as part of their unlimited data plan. The phones transparently connect to Wi-Fi when in range of an AT&T hotspot, providing customers with fast and seamless access to music, email, video and the web. AT&T has the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots.

Pre Plus and Pixi Plus also support a variety of AT&T services, including AT&T Navigator for audible turn-by-turn navigation (subscription required), AT&T Address Book to easily synchronize online contacts to your phone, and YPMobile to quickly find local businesses. They also include the following features and specifications. (NOTE: A complete list of features and specifications for each phone is available at www.att.com/WebOS or www.palm.com/PrePlus and www.palm.com/PixiPlus.)

* Palm Synergy(TM), a key feature of Palm webOS that brings your information from all the places it resides - including Outlook(3), Google, Facebook, Yahoo! and LinkedIn - into one logical view that links your contacts and calendars, so accessing them is easier than ever
* The ability to run multiple applications simultaneously and easily move between them
* Unobtrusive notifications
* Universal search
* Over-the-air software updates delivered directly to a user's phone
* High-quality applications from the Palm App Catalog
* High-speed connectivity
* Gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation
* Full QWERTY keyboard
* High-performance, desktop-class web browser
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
* Integrated GPS(4)
* Robust messaging support (combining IM, SMS and MMS capabilities)
* Multimedia options, including music, photos, video recording and playback, a camera with LED flash and a standard 3.5mm headset jack
* Email, including EAS (for access to corporate Microsoft Exchange servers) and personal email support (Google Gmail push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP)
* Bluetooth(R) 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
* USB mass storage mode
* Charger/microUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
* Proximity sensor, which automatically disables the touchscreen and turns off the display whenever you put the phone up to your ear
* Light sensor, which reduces power usage by dimming the display if the ambient light is dark
* Accelerometer, which automatically orients web pages and photos to your perspective
* Ringer switch, which easily silences the device with one touch
* Removable, rechargeable battery
* Band/modes:
o UMTS bands/HSDPA 3.6: 850/1900
o Quad band GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900
o GSM/GPRS/EDGE Class 10

Availability and Pricing

Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus will be available in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com in the coming months for $149.99 and $49.99, respectively, with a two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate. More information is available at www.att.com/webOS.

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, Inc. creates intuitive and powerful mobile experiences that enable consumers and businesses to connect to their information in more useful and usable ways. The company's groundbreaking Palm webOS(TM) platform, designed exclusively for mobile application, introduces true multitasking and Palm Synergy(TM), which brings your information from the many places it resides into a single, more comprehensive view of your life.

Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels, and at the Palm online store (www.palm.com/store).

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at www.palm.com.

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World's First 3G/4G Android Phone, HTC EVOTM 4G, Coming this Summer Exclusively from Sprint Tweet

HTC EVO 4G offers one of the most robust multimedia experiences on a wireless phone today; features Android(TM) 2.1, one of the industry's largest touch-screen displays, 8.0 MP camera, HD video capture, HDMI output,Mobile Hotspot capability and HTC Sense(TM)

Pre-registration begins today at www.sprint.com/evo

LAS VEGAS -- Sprint (NYSE: S) and HTC Corporation announced summer availability of the world's first 3G/4G Android handset, HTC EVO 4G exclusively from Sprint. HTC EVO 4G delivers a multimedia experience at 4G speeds that is second to none, making it possible to download music, pictures, files, or videos in seconds - not minutes - and watch streaming video on the go with one of the largest pinch-to-zoom displays, at 4.3 inches, in the wireless industry.

Sprint 4G offers a faster wireless experience than any other U.S. national wireless carrier, and Sprint is the only national carrier offering wireless 4G service today in 27 markets. Sprint 4G delivers download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1,giving HTC EVO 4G the fastest data speeds of any U.S. wireless device available today.

"Sprint continues to lead the 4G revolution as we introduce HTC EVO 4G to give our customers an experience that is unlike anything available in wireless to date," said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. "Not only is this feature-rich device incredible on our Sprint 3G network, but Sprint 4G speeds will take mobile multimedia, including live video streaming, gaming and picture downloads, to a whole new level."

Customers will be able to purchase HTC EVO 4G through all Sprint channels and through national retail partners, RadioShack, Best Buy and Walmart, this summer. Pricing will be announced at a later date. Pre-registration begins today at http://www.sprint.com/evo.

A device beyond compare

HTC EVO 4G delivers a robust list of features, including a 1GHz Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) processor ensuring a smooth and quick user experience. With dual cameras - an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera - HTC EVO 4G unleashes the ability to create, stream and watch video that far surpasses expectations of what is possible on a phone today.

With built-in mobile hotspot functionality, HTC EVO 4G allows up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 4G experience. Users can easily share an Internet connection on the go with a laptop, camera, music player, game unit, video player, or any other Wi-Fi enabled device.

With integrated HD video capture and 4G speeds, HTC EVO 4G makes slow uploads and grainy video a thing of the past. Now, it is possible to post high-quality video to YouTube(TM) or Facebook, or share moments in real time over the Internet live, via Qik. After these videos have been captured, it is easy to share them on an HDTV via an HDMI cable (sold separately).

The custom Web browser is optimized for HTC EVO 4G's large display and Sprint 4G speeds to deliver a full, no-compromise Internet experience. Adobe Flash technology ensures that rich Internet content, such as embedded video and animation, are displayed the way they are meant to be seen. Pinch-to-zoom and automatic text reflowing provide easy Web page views.

HTC EVO 4G features the newest version of the highly acclaimed HTC Sense user experience. Along with all of the HTC Sense features first introduced on HTC Hero, HTC EVO 4G adds a number of new features, including Friend Stream, which aggregates multiple social communication channels including Facebook and Twitter(TM) into one organized flow of updates; a "Leap" thumbnail view to easily switch between home screen "panels"; the ability to download new, interactive widgets; and a "polite" ringer, which quiets the ringing phone once lifted up.

"HTC and Sprint have a strong history of working together to bring consumers technologies and advancements that make their lives easier," said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC. "We believe that the HTC EVO 4G represents the best of Sprint and the best of HTC working together to bring an unmatched device to the U.S. This combination of HTC and Sprint innovation will allow people to do even more while on the go, faster than ever on the Sprint 4G network."

Experience Android at 4G

HTC EVO 4G, the world's first 3G/4G Android handset, features the latest iteration of the increasingly popular Android platform. Leveraging the Android 2.1 platform, HTC EVO 4G can deliver a wide array of useful new features:

* Android 2.1 enables a new way to search with pictures instead of words. Google Goggles(TM) works with everything from books, DVDs and barcodes to landmarks, logos, artwork and even wine labels. A picture taken of the Golden Gate Bridge returns all of the information anyone would need to know about the structure. By just taking a picture of several restaurant options, HTC EVO 4G will provide restaurant reviews to ensure the best choice.
* Text messaging and email composition feature built-in voice-to-text technology. By simply pressing a microphone button on the screen, messages can be composed by just speaking, making keeping in touch faster and easier than ever.
* Through Android Market(TM), HTC EVO 4G users have access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and games to download and install on their phone, with many more to come.

In addition to today's Android apps, the performance of which will be enhanced by 4G speed, application developers will be introducing new apps that take advantage of 4G power in new ways - games and communications tools and other apps that bring together video, presence and location simultaneously, and capabilities that haven't yet been imagined. For example, an application developer might create an app that allows a customer to simultaneously watch a streaming sporting event while pulling down stats and conducting a video chat with a friend.

A Sprint 4G developer guide is available today from the Sprint ADP Web site http://developer.sprint.com/. The Sprint 4G developer guide explains how to develop on an Android 2.1 handset and how to take advantage of 4G and unique hardware/software capabilities, including how to use a forward-facing camera in an app; how to use HDMI output; and how to build in network detection (3G, 4G or Wi-Fi) to optimize quality of data in an app. The Sprint 4G developer also will include sample apps and source code that highlight these features. It will supplement the Android 2.1 SDK. As a charter member of the Open Handset Alliance(TM), Sprint is actively engaged with the Android community. Sprint has employed an open Internet approach, and the Sprint Application Developer Program has been providing tools for third-party developers since Sprint first launched the Wireless Web on its phones in 2001.

"Sprint and HTC have come together to propel the Android platform into the 4G world with the introduction of HTC EVO 4G," said Andy Rubin, vice president, mobile platforms at Google. "The Android platform was developed to give people unmatched mobile connectivity to the Internet. By combining this vision with the promise of Sprint's first-to-market 4G technology, HTC EVO 4G makes accessing thousands of applications from Android Market, using Google(TM) services like Google Goggles, Google Earth(TM) and the all-new Gesture Search, or simply browsing the Web faster, easier and more enjoyable than ever before."

Blazing trails with Sprint 4G

As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. Today, Sprint 4G covers more than 30 million people and expects to have up to 120 million people covered by the end of 2010.

Sprint currently offers 4G service in 27 markets, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Portland, Ore., San Antonio and Seattle. Following is a comprehensive list of markets by state where Sprint 4G is currently offered: Georgia - Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii - Honolulu, Maui; Idaho - Boise; Illinois - Chicago; Maryland - Baltimore; 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 - Philadelphia; Texas - Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls; Washington - Bellingham, Seattle. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/4G.

In 2010, Sprint expects to launch service in multiple markets, including but not limited to, Boston, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, New York City, 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. Sprint is the only national wireless carrier to offer 4G services on the Clearwire 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 is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks serving more than 48 million customers at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The company's customer-focused strategy has led to improved first call resolution and customer care satisfaction scores. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com/.

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Motorola and Sprint Announce World's First Push-To-Talk Android-Powered Smartphone - Motorola i1 Tweet

Combines military spec ruggedness with the latest in smartphone technology, into a sleek touch screen design.

LAS VEGAS -- CTIA WIRELESS - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Sprint (NYSE: S) broke new ground with the announcement of Motorola i1, the world's first push-to-talk Android(TM)-powered smartphone. Sleek and attractive, yet durable, Motorola i1 is the first iDEN device to carry the features of a modern smartphone including a 3.1-inch touch screen, Wi-Fi(R), optimized browsing experience with the latest Opera Mini 5 browser, access to thousands of apps and a push-to-talk experience that includes exciting new features. Sprint will begin offering Motorola i1 this summer.

With more than 17 years of expertise, Sprint is the industry leader in push-to-talk, serving the world's largest push-to-talk community with millions of Nextel Direct Connect subscribers on the fastest national push-to-talk network. Nextel Direct Connect(R) has set the industry standard for push-to-talk worldwide. More U.S. workers communicate in less than a second with Nextel Direct Connect than with any other push-to-talk service.

"Motorola remains focused on delivering differentiated Android experiences within our product portfolio," said Mark Shockley, senior vice president, Motorola Mobile Devices. "With the Motorola i1, we're excited to offer iDEN users the opportunity to enjoy a feature-rich smartphone with push-to-talk, whether it's for work or play."

"As the first Nextel Direct Connect Android smartphone, Motorola i1 with Wi-Fi offers a powerful tool for our customers with access to thousands of applications in the Android Market(TM)," said Fared Adib, vice president - Product Development, Sprint. "With rugged durability, a full touchscreen and 5 megapixel camera, Motorola i1 gives push-to-talk customers a compelling smartphone that can withstand some of the harshest environments."

Motorola i1 enhances the push-to-talk experience with the ability to view who is calling regardless of what application you are in, whether you are managing your emails, checking your calendar, composing messages or viewing media.

Must-have Features and Nextel Direct Connect

With solid body construction that meets military specifications for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain(1), Motorola i1 is designed for those who work and play hard. It automatically syncs and integrates office and personal information such as emails, calendar appointments and contacts. Key features include:

* Popular business tools such as Microsoft Document Viewer and corporate sync ensure Word or PowerPoint files can be accessed on the go.
* Message entry is a breeze with both Android standard virtual keyboard and Swype(TM) virtual keyboards being offered.
* A 5 megapixel camera with flash, geo-tagging and panoramic capabilities provides crisp photos and clearly displays them on the vibrant 3.1-inch HVGA screen. Video can also be recorded and stored on a provided microSD for sharing or future viewing straight from the device.
* The latest Opera Mini 5 browser enables quick browsing over the Nextel National Network and Wi-Fi. The Android browser allows you to see web pages and Flash 8-enabled sites in full view using Wi-Fi.
* Motorola i1 can be continuously customized with thousands of applications from Android Market(TM).

Application development information for Motorola i1 is available on the Sprint Application Developer web site at www.sprint.com/developer. Sprint offers developers a free sandbox with iDEN capabilities to test their apps. Sprint is a charter member of the Open Handset Alliance(TM) and the Sprint Application Developer Program has been providing tools for third-party developers since Sprint first launched the Wireless Web on its phones in 2001.

In addition, Motorola provides developers with broad market reach through MOTODEV, the company's global program for developers and independent software vendors (ISVs). MOTODEV offers a streamlined path into multiple distribution channels including Android Market(TM) and operator channels. Developers interested in Android application development with Motorola can visit: http://developer.motorola.com.

New Relationship with Mike Rowe

In addition to introducing Android into push-to-talk devices, Motorola is also bringing a new face to its iDEN portfolio: Mike Rowe. Mike has worked as an apprentice at more than 250 of the toughest jobs in America, and his experience and reputation as a hard worker are a perfect fit for Motorola's iDEN portfolio. The new relationship announced today will feature Mike as a spokesperson for Motorola's rugged push-to-talk devices.

"Typically, the work I've done tends to take its toll on my phones and I end up breaking 'em on the job," said Mike. "It'll be fun to use one that's not afraid of a little dirt."

Motorola is also supporting mikeroweWORKS, a public relations campaign for skilled labor that Mike launched on Labor Day of 2008.

"It's really gratifying to see some big companies getting behind the notion that working hard is just as important as working smart," said Mike. "I'm happy to talk about a phone that can do both."

Availability and Pricing

Motorola i1 will be available through Sprint in North America in the summer of 2010. Customers interested in Motorola i1 can pre-register at www.sprint.com/motoi1 or www.motorola.com.

Motorola i1 offers advanced data capabilities that will require activation on a plan that includes unlimited data. For just $69.99 per month Sprint's Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, Anytime(SM) gives customers unlimited calling with any U.S. wireless user, unlimited Direct Connect and Group Connect(R), and unlimited nationwide texting, email, web browsing and GPS Navigation. (All price plans exclude surcharges and taxes). Sprint Everything Data plans automatically enroll customers in the Sprint Premier loyalty program providing annual device upgrades, discounted accessories and other money-saving benefits.

Sprint's business customers can also select Sprint Business Advantage Messaging & Data Plans(SM), starting at $59.99 per month. This includes unlimited Direct Connect; Wireless Web; unlimited text, picture and video messaging; 200 anytime minutes with nationwide long distance and Any Mobile, Anytime, unlimited nights and weekends starting at 7 p.m. and GPS Navigation.

For more information, product specifications and images of Motorola i1, please visit Motorola Media Center. Also, follow Motorola on Facebook and Twitter.

For multimedia assets from CTIA, visit CTIA Press Kit.

To experience Motorola i1, visit the Motorola booth at CTIA Wireless, Central Hall, Booth No. 409.

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 is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks serving more than 48 million customers at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The company's customer-focused strategy has led to improved first call resolution and customer care satisfaction scores. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

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HTC EVO™ 4G Fact Sheet Tweet

The ultimate multimedia experience at Sprint 4G speeds.

The world’s first 3G/4G Android handset, exclusively from Sprint, HTC EVO™ 4G, offers a rich mobile Internet experience with a fully integrated suite of services built on the AndroidTM 2.1 platform. HTC EVO 4G includes a blazing-fast 1GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, the award-winning HTC SenseTM user experience, an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. The large vibrant 4.3 inch display, built-in kickstand, 3.5 mm headset jack and HDMI output make HTC EVO 4G an unparalleled platform for wireless entertainment. Download music, pictures, files, or videos in seconds – not minutes – and watch streaming video on the go on a network with download speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G speeds.1 With built-in mobile hotspot functionality, HTC EVO 4G also allows up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including laptop, camera, music player, video player and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device, to enjoy the benefits of 4G speeds on the go.

PRODUCTIVITY

* 3G/4G capability
* Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ QSD8650 (1GHz) processor
* 4.3” capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback
* World-class HTML browser – bandwidth and quality that rival that of netbooks
* Android 2.1, with access to more than 30,000 apps on Android Market
* GoogleTM mobile services including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM
* Access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words
* Sprint Navigation, with turn-by-turn driving directions and 3D maps
* Updated HTC Sense, award-winning user experience, which includes Friend Stream to integrate Facebook, Twitter and more into a single flow of updates
* Visual voicemail
* Messaging – personal and business email, IM and text messaging
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability – connects up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
* 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) – peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.

ENTERTAINMENT

* 8MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash and 1.3MP front-facing camera
* High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds
* Capture and share HD-quality video (720p) from your phone
* Output pictures, slides and videos in HD quality (720p) via HDMI cable (sold separately)
* Live video sharing with Qik
* Built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing
* Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack
* FM radio and Amazon MP3 store
* Sprint applications including Sprint TV® and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile(SM)
* Bluetooth® 2.1 with A2DP Stereo and EDR
* Built-in WiFi®: 802.11 b/g
* Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, GPS
* Expandable memory: 8GB microSD card included; supports up to 32GB

SPECIFICATIONS:

* Dimensions: 4.8" x 2.6" x .5" (LxWxT)
* Weight: 6 ounces
* Main display: 4.3” WVGA (800x480) 65K colors
* Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery
* Memory: 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM

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Sprint Builds on Established Leadership Position in M2M Tweet

Sprint Emerging Solutions unit enhances its ecosystem with new and expanded partnerships.Transforms M2M ideas into compelling new business models.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- With millions of machine-to-machine (M2M) and embedded mobile computing devices operating on the Now Network(TM), Sprint (NYSE: S) Emerging Solutions unit continues to expand its diverse base of strategic machine-to-machine (M2M) partnerships, while offering a unique combination of 3G and 4G capabilities for businesses and consumers from a national carrier. Since its launch in October 2009, Emerging Solutions has expanded its substantial ecosystem of M2M and mobile computing partners with the addition of Axeda, Lenovo and Skiff as new strategic partners, along with expanded capabilities from previously established strategic partners Top Global, Walsh Wireless and ZTE USA.

"Emerging Solutions combines technology and applications to help business customers develop transformative business models and generate a rapid return on investment," said Danny Bowman, president, Sprint Integrated Solutions Group. "We do this by bringing together a unique constellation of capabilities, including a growing set of partners with wide-ranging and specialized capabilities, a broad array of devices and applications, an industry-leading open approach that includes 10 years of experience in certifying non-Sprint-branded devices on our network, our dependable 3G network, and the first 4G capability from a national wireless carrier."

Emerging Solutions has developed a diverse partner ecosystem that allows Sprint to enable M2M and mobile computing solutions across a variety of critical dimensions. These partners include aggregators (such as Omnilink, Numerex, Aeris, M2M DataSmart and Qualcomm) and OEMs (such as Digi, Multi-Tech, Sierra, Sixnet and Top Global). In addition, Sprint joined with partner Skiff, LLC, at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year to preview the Skiff Reader, the first e-reader optimized for newspaper and magazine content. Sprint has a multi-year agreement to provide 3G connectivity for a variety of Skiff-enabled mobile devices in the United States. Sprint has also recently added several new partners to further expand its M2M and mobile computing offering.

Three partners have enhanced Sprint's ability to assist business customers in a variety of industries as they build and support transformative business models using 3G and 4G mobile broadband:

Axeda - Sprint and Axeda, a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company, recently announced an alliance to make it easier, quicker and more cost-efficient for businesses to take M2M solution ideas from concept to completion and deliver connected products using the Sprint 3G network and the Axeda(R) Platform. Sprint and Axeda provide a highly secure, scalable and communication-optimized platform to build applications - allowing companies to focus on providing a business solution, not the enabling technology. Easy deployment through cloud-based services provide for faster time to market with no infrastructure costs.

Lenovo - Business PC users now have a new option to access 3G and 4G mobile broadband-speed Internet via their ThinkPad laptops through a new alliance between Sprint and Lenovo. Under the agreement, Sprint's dependable nationwide 3G network and 4G service - the nation's only wireless 4G network from a national carrier - is available on a full range of Lenovo ThinkPad laptops. The laptops are sold through www.lenovo.com/wimax and business partners.

Walsh Wireless - Sprint and Walsh Wireless recently announced availability of a solution developed to meet the growing market for Usage-based Insurance (UBI) - the Walsh Wireless Data Logger, powered exclusively by Sprint 3G Mobile Broadband.

Sprint Emerging Solutions has also partnered with two companies which offer competitive products and capabilities on a domestic and global scale:

Top Global - The first-ever Gobi embedded router, the Top Global MB7900, uses Qualcomm's GobiTM technology to give customers the freedom of secure mobile Internet connectivity on the Sprint 3G Mobile Broadband Network, as well as virtually anywhere in the world via Sprint roaming partner networks1, just by reprogramming the software.

ZTE USA - This partnership with module provider ZTE enables Sprint to offer a wide range of value solutions - making Sprint attractive to a wide variety of M2M and embedded device companies. ZTE Corporation is China's largest publicly traded telecommunications equipment provider and has a tradition of transparency and award-winning governance practices.

These companies join such high-profile Sprint partners as Drive.Cam, Ford Motor Company (Ford Work Solutions), M2M DataSmart, Numerex, Skiff and XATA.

"M2M and mobile computing are opening a vast field of growth opportunities for businesses of all kinds," said Wayne Ward, vice president, Emerging Solutions, Sprint. "The mission of Emerging Solutions is to provide the wide set of expertise, solutions and open network resources that businesses need to develop effective M2M business models and implement them quickly in the market. Our commitment is to simplify the complexity for business customers by delivering the right network solution, the right distribution channel and the right support infrastructure to bring solutions to market quickly and with quality."

To support its M2M partners and customers, Sprint Emerging Solutions group emphasizes an open approach to both devices and applications. Sprint's partners benefit from the ability to certify devices on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network through the company's Open Device Initiative.

Today Sprint is also announcing a significantly streamlined M2M certification process for certain module suppliers to Sprint. The new process enables both developers and application providers to significantly improve their speed to market for their equipment and applications. Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL) and Sierra Wireless, long-term suppliers of Sprint data products, are the first to use this self-certification method.

Sprint has more than 10 years of experience in working with vendors to provision non-Sprint-branded devices to operate on its networks, as well as extensive experience in operating multiple platforms and assets. As part of its open platforms approach, Sprint supports applications innovation by providing applications developers with more collaborative tools and network access than any other carrier. Sprint has exposed more than 300 APIs (application programmer interfaces) for developers and the company's developer sandbox offers access to 4G as well as 3G tools, along with access to an extensive line of devices, including Android and multiple Windows Mobile and RIM BlackBerry devices. Sprint also provides the opportunity to access third-party voice services, including the new voicemail feature in Google Voice(TM).

M2M and Mobile Computing

M2M devices deliver capabilities to multiple industries and include such applications as remote monitoring, asset tracking, fleet management, telematics, automation and control, automated meter reading, SmartGrid initiatives, point-of-sale/ATM and wireless routing. Mobile computing devices, together with traditional consumer electronics and devices with broadband access, offer increased durability, hardware/software integration, simple setup and lower support costs for customers and partners.

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Motorola i1 Fact Sheet Tweet

Smartphone featuring Android gets rugged.

Motorola i1 the world’s first Android-powered Nextel Direct Connect smartphone. It meets Military Specification 810F requirements for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, solar radiation, humidity and salt fog. Motorola i1 also includes Wi-Fi capabilities for those times when broadband data speeds are required. It also features a 5.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, Stereo Bluetooth®, and all the high-end features smartphone users have come to expect. Motorola i1 offers access to business and personal email, GPS navigation, Opera Mini 5 Web browsing, optional SWYPE™ virtual keyboard and access to the Android Market™, with thousands of applications and widgets.

NEXTEL DIRECT CONNECT:

* Direct Connect® for instant, one-to-one push-to-talk communication nationwide with any other Nextel Direct Connect subscriber
* Group Connect® to communicate or coordinate activities with up to 20 other Nextel Direct Connect subscribers all at once – nationwide
* International Direct ConnectSM lets you instantly connect from the United States to users in other eligible countries, including Canada and Mexico, and lets you make and receive push-to-talk calls while travelling in those countries
* Direct TalkSM offers a reliable backup all-digital, off-network, push-to-talk service that works anywhere, anytime between compatible phones for short-range communications (range will vary based on terrain and conditions and in-building performance)
* Direct SendSM sends pictures or contact information to other Direct Send-capable phones using the Direct Connect button
* Group Messaging to send messages to groups of up to 20 people at the same time
* NextMail® lets you send voice messages to any email address to document and track activity using the Direct Connect button

ADVANCED FEATURES:

* Integrated Gmail™ compatibility and access to Outlook email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology and HTML support, as well as email from well-known providers like AOL, Windows Live™ including MSN® and Hotmail®, Yahoo! and more
* Easily view Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents on the go to maximize productivity
* Google Search™, Google Maps™, Google Calendar™, Google Talk™ and Gmail with Google mobile services™
* Android Market provides direct access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download
* Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
* 5.0 megapixel camera and camcorder with flash 4x digital zoom
* Built-in MP3 player
* Advanced Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 2.0 with EDR
* Full touchscreen, accelerometer and ambient light sensor
* Supports up to 32 GB MicroSD card (not included)

SPECIFICATIONS:

* Operating System: Android 1.5
* Dimensions: 4.65 inches x 2.28 inches by 0.5 inches (118 mm x 58 mm x 12.8 mm)
* Weight: 4.63 ounces (131.26 grams)
* Display: 3.1-inch (mm) 320 x 480, 265K TFT
* Battery Specifications: 1400 mAh
* Talk Time: 201 min talk time1

For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/.

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LG Remarq Fact Sheet Tweet

A Friend of both the Environment & the Wallet.

Proving that it is easy to be environmentally-friendly and save money, LG Remarq™ is the latest addition to Sprint’s growing portfolio of green devices. LG Remarq is partially constructed from post-consumer recycled materials, has reduced use of environmentally sensitive materials, and is 87% recyclable. It comes preloaded with an innovative Eco Calculator app that allows customers to calculate C02 reduction savings by walking or cycling as opposed to driving an automobile. This reduction is calculated in pounds of C02 or trees planted. LG Remarq is a chic, messaging whiz with a full-sliding QWERTY keyboard featuring a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player with microSD card slot (supports up to 16GB), Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology and instant messaging. Customers can stay connected to their friends and post their latest pics with easy access to Facebook® and Photobucket®.

Eco-Friendly Engineering

* The outer casing is made from 19 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and the

handset as a whole is 87 percent recyclable. The device meets strict RoHS standards
for restriction of hazardous materials such as lead, mercury and cadmium.

* Low levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFR): two materials commonly

targeted on green electronics guidelines.

* The packaging is fully recyclable packaging featuring a brown craft paper exterior and made from 87

percent post consumer material (PCM). The phone tray inside the box is made from 100 percent PCM. The
images and text on the box, as well as all in-box materials are printed with soy ink.

* Powered by an Energy Star qualified charger which meets the energy efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
* Preloaded Eco Calculator app calculates C02 reduction savings by walking or cycling as opposed to driving an automobile. The reduction is calculated in pounds of C02 or trees planted.

ENTERTAINMENT/PRODUCTIVITY

* 1.3 megapixel camera with 2x digital zoom
* MP3 player with microSD card slot (supports up to 16GB)
* Advanced Stereo Bluetooth®
* Sprint Picture Sharing – capture memorable moments with pictures, and share them with family and friends in an instant. Personalize pictures with text and voice notes. Upload, share and store pictures with Photobucket®, Facebook® and MySpace®.
* Built-in productivity tools including an alarm clock, calculator, notepad and world clock
* Instant messaging - send and receive IM and email from your phone
* Easy access to all your personal and work email, including AOL/AIM, Yahoo!, Windows Live (Hotmail and MSN) and more!
* Wireless Backup to restore contact information if the device is lost, stolen or damaged

SPECIFICATIONS

* Two color options: dark silver and turqoise
* Dimensions: 3.5” x 2.5” x 0.6”, 3.8 oz.
* Main Display: 1.92” x 1.45” TFT (320 x240 QVGA and 262K Colors)
* Standard Battery: 900 mAh, up to 5.5 Hours talk time1

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Affordable and Eco-Friendly LG Remarq Continues Sprint's Wireless Industry Green Leadership Tweet

A friend of both the environment and the wallet, LG Remarq will be available May 9 for free with a new two-year agreement and mail-in rebate; pre-registration begins today at www.sprint.com/remarq.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Proving that it is easy to be environmentally friendly and save money, Sprint (NYSE: S) and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the upcoming availability of LG Remarq(TM), which meets Sprint eco-criteria and is the latest addition to Sprint's growing portfolio of eco-friendly devices. Sprint is the recognized wireless industry leader in delivering to consumers and business eco-friendly devices and recycling programs.

LG Remarq will be available on May 9 in all Sprint retail channels including www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1 for FREE with a new two-year service agreement and after a $19.99 instant rebate and $50 mail-in rebate (taxes and surcharges excluded). Customers can pre-register for LG Remarq beginning today at www.sprint.com/remarq.

Sprint ranked highest among all U.S. telecom companies and #15 overall on Newsweek's Green Rankings, with a series of new environmental initiatives and green innovations. Sprint also scored highest among U.S. based wireless companies on the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) 2009 Global 500 Report on carbon disclosure.

"LG Remarq gives the eco-minded consumer a way to stay connected with the people who matter most at an incredible price," said Kevin Packingham, Sprint senior vice president-Product Development. "Sprint continues to lead the U.S. wireless industry with our commitment to environmental initiatives and products."

LG Remarq is a chic messaging whiz with a full sliding QWERTY keyboard featuring a 1.3 MP camera, MP3 player with microSD card slot (supports up to 16GB), Stereo Bluetooth(R) wireless technology and instant messaging. Customers can stay connected to their friends and post their latest pics with easy access to Facebook(R) and Photobucket(R).

"Our research shows that consumers are passionate about making eco-friendly choices when purchasing their mobile phones," said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president, marketing and innovation for LG Mobile Phones. "We're continually finding new ways to weave recyclable alternatives throughout our product line-up, continuing to show our commitment to change."

Earth-friendly engineering

Available in either dark silver or turquoise, LG Remarq and its packaging are designed with environmentally responsible components including:

* The outer casing is made from 19 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and the handset as a whole is 87 percent recyclable. The device meets strict RoHS standards for restriction of hazardous materials such as lead, mercury and cadmium.
* Remarq contains low levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFR): two materials commonly targeted on green electronics guidelines.
* Powered by an Energy Star-qualified charger which meets the energy-efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
* The packaging is fully recyclable packaging featuring a brown craft paper exterior and made from 87 percent post consumer material (PCM). The phone tray inside the box is made from 100 percent PCM. The images and text on the box, as well as all in-box materials, are printed with soy ink.
* The paper manual has been replaced with an online user manual that users can access beginning May 9.

In addition, LG Remarq comes pre-loaded with an innovative Eco Calculator application that allows customers to calculate C02 reduction savings by walking or cycling as opposed to driving their car. The reduction is calculated in pounds of C02 or trees planted.

Continuing Sprint's green leadership

Recently, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse announced that Sprint would be the first U.S. wireless carrier to establish a set of green design criteria for all future consumer devices that run on the Sprint network. The green design criteria and specifications support Sprint's product development vision, which is to provide devices and accessories for our customers that are:

* Free of environmentally sensitive materials
* Highly energy-efficient or even self-charging
* Made of sustainable materials
* Manufactured and packaged sustainably
* Interoperable, using a micro-USB interface, and
* Fully and easily recyclable

As an industry leader in the reuse and recycling of wireless devices, Sprint has an aggressive, industry-first goal of reaching a 90 percent phone collection rate for reuse/recycling compared with annual wireless device sales by 2017. Sprint's recently expanded Buyback program gives a financial incentive for current and new Sprint subscribers to trade in any eligible cell phone, regardless of manufacturer or carrier. Customers buying the LG Remarq receive a Sprint recycling envelope in every box, making it simple for them to recycle their old device and accessories responsibly.

Designed to boost U.S. wireless recycling rates, Sprint's Buyback program now offers an instant account credit to current and new Sprint subscribers who turn in up to three eligible wireless devices, per active line of service. Currently, more than 900 wireless devices are eligible for an instant account credit from Sprint. Device credits range in value from approximately $5 to more than $300, depending on the make and model of the device being turned in. To learn more about wireless recycling visit the Sprint wireless recycling Web site.

For just $49.99 per month, Sprint's affordable Everything Messaging 450 plan pairs nicely with LG Remarq to give unlimited text, picture messaging,unlimited night and weekend minutes starting at 7 p.m. and 450 anytime minutes (pricing excludes surcharges and taxes).

The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (inclusive of data roaming) reaches more than 278 million people, 18,900 cities and 1,855 airports. The 3G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (inclusive of data roaming) has more than twice the coverage of AT&T's current 3G network and more than 10 times the coverage of T-Mobile's current 3G network, both based on square miles1.

For more information on Sprint programs that protect the environment, go to www.sprint.com/green, or follow @SprintGreenNews on Twitter.

LG ecoMobilizationSM

LG Remarq joins the ranks of existing LG environmental initiatives and products that empower consumers to make eco-conscious choices including the company's ecoMobilizationSM program and the HFB-500 Bluetooth solar powered charging car kit.

In 2009, the company launched the ecoMobilizationSM program, which is dedicated to reducing the harmful effects of e-waste on the environment. LG ecoMobilizationSM offers easy-to-use tools such as a zero-waste mobile phone recycling program that enables people to take a hands-on approach to making a positive environmental impact. For example, LG created TXT 2 Recycle(TM). Participants simply text the word ECO to 95173, reply to the text with their mailing address, and pre-paid packaging will be delivered to their doorstep. The program also provides a collaborative forum to share ideas, inform on environmental issues and cultivate innovative alternatives.

LG's mission is to provide ordinary people with the tools and know-how they need to help make an Earth-friendly change on a broad scale. Since 2008, the company has been a member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Plug In To e-Cycling program that fosters and promotes opportunities for consumers to donate or safely recycle their used electronics. To date, LG Mobile Phones has recycled over 300,000 units of e-waste including accessories, batteries and handsets.

LG is committed to sustainability initiatives that inspire individuals to take action and make a difference. A shining example of this commitment is LG SkyCharger, the first mobile phone charging station powered solely by renewable energy in the U.S. To learn more about LG ecoMobilizationSM consumers can visit www.ecoMobilize.com.

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 is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks serving more than 48 million customers at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The company's customer-focused strategy has led to improved first call resolution and customer care satisfaction scores. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2008 global sales of $44.7 billion, LG comprises of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both A Global Partner of Formula 1(TM) and A Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.

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Nexus One from Google Coming to Sprint; Availability Date Announced Soon Tweet

Nexus One(TM) is planned for the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network with twice the network coverage of AT&T and ten times the network coverage of T-Mobile, both by square miles; Expands Sprint's Android(TM) portfolio.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Nexus One, the first wireless phone sold through Google(TM)'s web store, is planned for Sprint's 3G Mobile Broadband Network. Sprint (NYSE:S) will announce pricing and an exact availability date soon. Nexus One will benefit from Sprint's 3G network with twice the coverage of AT&T and 10 times the coverage of T-Mobile, both based on square miles.1

Sprint currently has America's largest voice calling area of any carrier reaching more than 307 million people in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands with a Sprint phone and plan that includes roaming. PC World recently said no one has a more reliable network than Sprint in a 13 city 3G performance test.2 Customers can check the quality of network coverage with street level mapping at sprint.com/coverage.

"Nexus One is a powerful device that belongs on a powerful network. This is another step in our continued partnership of innovation with Google," said Fared Adib, Sprint vice president of product development. "Sprint customers already have the option of two amazing Android devices with Samsung Moment(TM) and HTC Hero(TM). It is a natural fit for us to add Nexus One to the list of choices available for Sprint customers who want the best value in wireless with the best in Android."

Google's online consumer channel was created to provide an efficient way to connect online users with selected Android phones. Nexus One will not be available in any Sprint retail channels. It will be available directly from Google at google.com/phone. The online experience of Google's web store is designed with a focus on simplicity allowing consumers to match a phone with the service plan that best meets their needs.

"While a pricing plan has not yet been determined for Nexus One, we are confident that it will be consistent with Sprint's commitment to deliver more value than our competitors and keep pricing simple," Adib said. "Right now, our Sprint Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, Anytime(SM) gives customers unlimited calling with any mobile phone in America, unlimited text and unlimited Web for just $69.99 per month - the same price AT&T and Verizon charge for just unlimited talk. Our Everything Data plans include unlimited GPS Navigation at no extra charge and annual phone upgrades with Sprint Premier."

Nexus One runs on Android 2.1, a version of the platform's Eclair software, which offers advanced applications and features including:

* Google Maps(TM) Navigation: offering turn-by-turn driving directions with voice output.
* Email: multiple Gmail(TM) accounts; universal inbox and Exchange support.
* Phone book: aggregate contacts from multiple sources, including Facebook(R).
* Quick Contacts: easily switch between communication and social applications.
* Android Market(TM): access to more than 30,000 applications.

Hardware features of Nexus One include:

* Display: 3.7" AMOLED 480x800 WVGA display
* Thinness: 11.5mm; Weight: 130g
* Processor/Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) 3G QSD8250 chipset, delivering speeds up to 1GHz
* Camera: 5 megapixel auto focus with flash and geo tagging
* Onboard memory: 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM
* Expandable memory: 4GB removable SD Card (expandable to 32GB)
* Noise Suppression: Dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc.
* Ports: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with four contacts for inline voice and remote control
* Battery: Removable 1400 mAh
* Personalized laser engraving: Up to 50 characters on the back of the phone
* Trackball: Tri-color notification LED, alerts when new emails, chats, text messages arrive

In addition, Nexus One offers new functionality and software enhancements including:

* Enter text without typing.
* Use a voice-enabled keyboard for all text fields: speak a text message, instant message, tweet, Facebook update, or complete an email.
* Tell your phone what you want it to do.
* Search Google, call contacts, or get driving directions by just speaking into your phone.
* Take personalization to the next level.
* Dynamic, interactive, live wallpapers react to the touch of a finger.
* More widgets and five home screen panels allow for further device customization.
* Capture camera-quality pictures and video with your device.
* 5 megapixel camera includes LED flash, auto focus, zoom, white balance and color effects.
* View pictures and Picasa Web Albums(TM) in the new 3D Gallery.
* Record Hi-Res MPEG4 video, and then upload to YouTube(TM) with one click.
* Read your voicemail messages.
* Get transcribed voicemail with Google Voice(TM) integration, without changing your number.

For more information on Nexus One, please visit www.Google.com/phone. Follow Sprint on Twitter @sprint to keep up with news on Nexus One for Sprint's 3G Mobile Broadband Network.

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Sprint and Axeda Announce Alliance for Global M2M Solutions Tweet

Alliance Provides Customers with Integrated Solution to Quickly Build and Deploy Connected Products.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & FOXBORO, Mass., -- Embedded wireless broadband chips are expanding functionality across a vast range of devices beyond just mobile phones. Sprint (NYSE:S) and Axeda Corporation announced today an alliance to make it easier, faster and more cost-efficient for businesses to take machine-to-machine (M2M) solution ideas from concept to completion and deliver connected products using the Sprint 3G network and the Axeda(R) Platform.

Connected products such as e-readers, security devices, utility meters, and patient health monitors are already driving new business models and significant revenue streams across a variety of industries. According to ABI Research, it is predicted that revenue from these products in markets such as consumer, government, energy and utilities, and healthcare could grow 250% by the year 2013.

Sprint and Axeda help businesses take advantage of these opportunities by providing a highly secure, scalable and communication-optimized platform to build applications - allowing companies to focus on providing a business solution, not the enabling technology. Easy deployment through cloud-based services provide for faster time to market with no infrastructure costs.

"Over the last 12-months, we have seen a significant increase in enterprise-scale projects to create new products and services based on connected devices," said Josh Holbrook, director, Yankee Group. "The challenge they face is managing the sheer volume of information coming from these devices - they need to build applications that make sense of this data and turn it into actionable information."

For over a decade, Sprint has collaborated with customers and partners in a variety of industries to help develop deliver and support innovative M2M solutions. Sprint boasts that millions of embedded/M2M devices are running on the Sprint Network and partners benefit from the ability to certify devices on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network through the company's Open Device Initiative. For more information, visit www.poweryourideas.com/m2m.

"Partnering with Axeda enables Sprint to take advantage of the limitless business opportunities presented by connecting the rapidly expanding number of embedded and non-traditional mobile devices," said Wayne Ward, vice president of Emerging Solutions, Sprint. "The Axeda Platform already powers some of the most advanced M2M applications on the market and our relationship will give our customers proven, enterprise-class technology with which to build critical business applications."

Over 100 major organizations, including Abbott, EMC, Diebold, and NetApp rely on the Axeda Platform today to get value from their connected products. A Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, it reduces complexity and costs and provides key capabilities such as: condition monitoring, content management, location-based services, business rules, secure communication, and enterprise system integration that speed the creation of connected products.

"Our platform is built to manage hundreds of millions of interactions between products, people, and businesses on a daily basis," said Dale Calder, president & CEO, Axeda. "Our alliance with Sprint allows for the cellular transmission of communications to be optimized for minimum cost to customers, while enabling them to take advantage of the reliability and speed of the Sprint 3G network."

About Axeda

Axeda Corporation is the leading Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company for connected products. The company's VeriSign(R) Security certified platform and applications allow companies to connect, manage, service, and interact with assets anywhere - it serves over 100 of the world's leading enterprises including Agilent, Diebold, and EMC. Axeda Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Foxboro, Mass. and can be reached at www.axeda.com.

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Who Wants to Jump into the Wireless Business? New Market Entrants Join Sprint to Enhance Portfolio Tweet

Companies cite customer demand, ease of use and low overhead as reasons to choose turnkey back-office MVNO solution from Sprint.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint has signed deals with four MVNO partners since announcing the turnkey service last quarter. Only six months after the launch of a turnkey back-office solution for companies interested in offering wireless services under their own brand, Sprint (NYSE:S) has signed deals with four partners. These companies are Long Distance Consolidated Billing Company (LDCB), NPG Cable, Call One and Baja Broadband. All cite customer demand for mobile communications solutions as the main reason to enter the wireless business.

This simplified offering from Sprint removes barriers to entering the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) space and makes it easy and cost-effective for small to mid-sized companies to begin selling post-paid wireless service operating on the Sprint network but with their own private label. The brand recognition and customer loyalty cable providers, CLECs, VARs and traditional telephone companies enjoy allows for a solid starting point to reach out and sign new wireless subscribers. For example, William VanderPloeg, vice president, LDCB, a switchless reseller providing wireline long-distance service to business customers in 40 states, said, "The move into wireless makes the LDCBmore relevant to our customers."

Shari Chesser, director of telephony and business services at NPG Cable, the 2009 Independent Operator of the Year, said, "The turnkey offering from Sprint allows NPG to enter into a quad play with video, Internet, home phone and cell phone service. And, we are able to get to market quickly without too much overhead." The turnkey suite of services cuts down dramatically on overhead costs by including activation, provisioning and billing support for post-paid wireless MVNOs and ensures that bill rating and trouble-ticket reporting and resolution will be easier. Ricky Moore, vice president of telephony, data and enterprise IT at Baja Broadband - which owns and operates broadband cable systems serving close to 100,000 residential and commercial business customers in the West - said, "This is a chance to work with a proven wireless provider and implement wireless offerings quickly."

Companies that sign on to Sprint's new solution will be able to fully customize their wireless offering, including pricing, marketing, sales strategy, and distribution channels. Michael Mayer, director of mobility at Chicago-based Call One - a telecom provider that offers a single source for integrating voice, data, video and internet services with phone systems and network equipment, wiring, installation and management - said, "This wireless solution from Sprint allows us to offer our customers another high-quality option to meet their complete telecom needs."

"Sprint's wireless turnkey solution gives companies the tools they need to enter the wireless space quickly and successfully," said Dan Dooley, president of Sprint Wholesale Solutions. "Mobile communications, whether voice or data, continue to exhibit strong growth. To remain relevant and to capitalize on this growth opportunity, service providers must find a way to satisfy the wireless needs of their customers. Many of Sprint's wholesale partners are successfully executing wireless strategies. While there is no single formula for success, we find companies that can effectively leverage the power of their brand, the loyalty of their customers and the assets in their core business are the winners when it comes to operating a successful MVNO."

For more information, visit: http://www.sprint.com/wholesale/mvno.shtml

About Baja Broadband

Baja Broadband, LLC, with headquarters in Fort Mill, S.C., owns and operates broadband cable systems serving close to 100,000 residential and commercial video, Internet and phone customers primarily in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Baja customers are served by a network of multiple local field offices, employing more than 200 customer service associates, technicians and office staff members. The company's employees are involved in and committed to the success of the communities that they serve. Baja's goal is to become the leading provider of entertainment, information and communications services in the communities they serve and to offer the highest level of customer support.

About Call One

Chicago-based Call One is a leading business-to-business telecom company that puts decision-making back in the hands of customers by researching the marketplace and recommending the products and the leading technologies that best meet their unique IT business requirements. This includes voice, data, video and Internet services (VoIP technology) with phone systems and network equipment, wiring, installation and management. Because the company is not tied to one carrier or vendor, it can offer the best technologies in the marketplace, complemented by cost efficiencies and an exceptional 24/7 customer service department.

About LDCB

Since 1996, LDCB has been a switchless reseller of wireline long-distance service. LDCB has maintained competitive rates and notable customer relations with business customers in 40 states. As LDCB expands its service to wireless voice and data, it aims to provide customers the opportunity to bundle wireline long-distance and wireless service.

About NPG Cable

NPG Cable, headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, owns and operates cable systems serving over 100,000 residential and commercial video, high-speed data, and phone customers in Missouri, Arizona, and California. NPG's mission is 'to be the best and most reliable provider of local information, communication and entertainment services.' NPG was named the 2009 Independent Operator of the Year as part of CableFax's Top Ops awards.

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As the Newest Push-to-Talk Phone from Sprint, Motorola i890 Pairs Instant Communications and Robust Multimedia Features With Pocket-Friendly Style Tweet

Blue- and white-collar workers get things done with Nextel Direct Connect offering sub-one second push-to-talk call set-up and the world's largest push-to-talk community.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Combining a sleek, stylish look, advanced multimedia features and the best-in-class push-to-talk services of Nextel Direct Connect(R), Sprint (NYSE: S) announced availability of Motorola i890 on the Nextel(R) National Network.

Priced at $129.99 with a two-year service agreement on a new-line activation or eligible upgrade and $50 mail-in rebate (excluding taxes), Motorola i890 is available with Nextel Direct Connect(R) calling plans in all Sprint sales channels, including Sprint retail stores, Business Direct Sales, Telesales (1-800-Nextel-9) and Web sales (www.nextel.com).

Motorola i890 is an ideal handset for those who need essential business tools, multimedia-rich features and instant communication in a slim form factor. It features a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder with fixed focus and 4x digital zoom, built-in MP3 player and stereo Bluetooth(R)1. It also offers the upgraded ability to switch from an active push-to-talk call to an interconnect voice call at the touch of a button. It also features a Quick Release button for easy, one-handed operation and external media keys with Haptics for localized tactile feedback.

"Motorola i890 combines the best-in-class features Nextel Direct Connect customers have come to depend on in a style-minded look," said Fared Adib, vice president - Product Development, Sprint. "Combined with the support of business applications and advanced multimedia features, Motorola i890 is perfect for anyone who needs to get work done, but still wants to look good."

Nextel Direct Connect is the only national push-to-talk product that offers industry-leading performance with sub-one second call set-up and integrated business solutions, including one of the largest selections of GPS-solutions. With more than 17 years of expertise, Sprint is the undisputed leader and has set the industry standard in push-to-talk with the largest community of users in the world serving millions of Nextel Direct Connect subscribers on the fastest national push-to-talk network.

For just $69.99 per month Sprint's Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM gives customers unlimited calling with any U.S. wireless user, unlimited Direct Connect(R) and Group Connect, and unlimited nationwide texting, email, Web browsing and GPS Navigation for the same price AT&T and Verizon charge for unlimited talk only. (All price plans exclude surcharges and taxes.) Sprint Everything Data plans also automatically enroll customers in the Sprint Premier loyalty program, which provides annual device upgrades, discounted accessories and other benefits.

Sprint Business AdvantageSM plans, starting at $29.99 per month, offer savings of at least $10 per month versus comparable AT&T and Verizon plans with push-to-talk service; and the savings are even more with Business Advantage plans with included Messaging or Data.

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Motorola i890 Tweet

Stylish, sleek and performance-minded.

Motorola i890 gives Nextel Direct Connect performance-minded function a new, sleek, stylish look. This thin, dual-display flip phone offers instant communications and a superior multimedia experience for the executive who doesn’t want to sacrifice style or functionality. Motorola i890 offers a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder with fixed focus and 4x digital zoom. Combined with its advanced GPS capabilities, GPS tagging of images is a snap. Motorola i890 has a built-in MP3 player and supports Stereo Bluetooth®, making it a great multimedia player and hands-free device. It also has external touch-sensitive media keys for easy access to applications when the flip is closed, and a quick-release button to open the flip in an instant.

NEXTEL DIRECT CONNECT:

* Direct Connect® for instant, one-to-one push-to-talk communication nationwide with any other Nextel Direct Connect subscriber
* Group Connect® to communicate or coordinate activities with up to 20 other Nextel Direct Connect subscribers all at once – nationwide
* International Direct ConnectSM lets you instantly connect from the United States to users in other eligible countries, including Canada and Mexico, and lets you make and receive push-to-talk calls while travelling in those countries
* Direct TalkSM offers a reliable backup all-digital, off-network, push-to-talk service that works anywhere, anytime between compatible phones for short-range communications (range will vary based on terrain and conditions and in-building performance)
* Direct SendSM sends pictures or contact information to other Direct Send-capable phones using the Direct Connect button
* NextMail® lets you send voice messages to any email address to document and track activity using the Direct Connect button

ADVANCED FEATURES:

* 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder with fixed focus and 4x digital zoom
* Built-in MP3 player
* Advanced Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 2.1 A2DP
* Supports up to 8 GB MicroSD card (not included)

SPECIFICATIONS:

* Dimensions: 3.9 inches x 1.98 inches by 0.66 inches (99 mm x 50.3 mm x 16.8 mm)
* Weight: 4.2 ounces (119 grams)
* Internal Display: 2.2-inch QVGA (55.9 mm), 240 x 320, 65K, 16-bit TFT
* External Display: 1.8-inch (45.7 mm), 128 x 160, 65K, 16-bit TFT
* Battery Specifications – Standard:1130 mAh lithium ion
* Talk Time – Standard Battery: up to 205 minutes1

For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/.

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