Sprint 3G/4G USB 250 from Sierra Wireless Tweet

Fast, Dependable Access on the Go with a Flexible Design to Fit Almost Any USB Port.

Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U mobile broadband modem from Sierra Wireless delivers lightning fast speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1 in 4G markets and dependable 3G speeds virtually everywhere else. Whether customers are streaming Hulu live, surfing the Web or downloading huge files, they will appreciate its compact size, round design, and 180-degree rotating hinge that can accommodate both horizontal and vertical USB ports providing an ideal fit for virtually any laptop. Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U supports Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP and Mac OS®. The integrated GPS capability provides location, navigation and mapping solutions when connected to the Sprint 3G network. The device is equipped with two external antenna ports and separate LED displays that let users know if they are connected to Sprint’s 3G or 4G network. Staying connected has never been easier.

ADVANCED FEATURES:

* Supports Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP and Mac OS® X 10.5/10.6
* GPS capable: Provides users’ location, navigation and mapping solutions when connected to the Sprint 3G network
* Connects automatically to Sprint 3G and 4G networks via Sprint SmartViewSM
* 3G and 4G DataLink capable via Sprint SmartView customization
* LED that lights up according to respective connection
* Supports Hands-Free Activation via OMA-DM
* Two external antenna ports supporting CDMA, GPS, WiMax MIMO
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – Peak download speeds of more than 10 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.
* Backwards compatible to the EVDO Rev. 0 and 1xRTT Networks

SPECIFICATIONS:

* Dimensions: 0.6 inches x 1.9 inches (round)
* Weight: 2 ounces
* Frequency: CDMA Dual Band 800/1900 MHz; GPS 1.5 GHz L-Band; WiMAX 2.5GHz
* Chipset: Qualcomm QSC6085; Beceem BCSMM250; both 65nm
* 180-degree rotating USB Connector for flexible use

For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G

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Attractive Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem 250U from Sierra Wireless Makes it Easy to Get Lightning Fast Wireless Access On the Go Tweet

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & VANCOUVER, British Columbia --Sprint (NYSE: S) and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR; TSX: SW) announced the availability of Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U mobile broadband modem from Sierra Wireless, bringing customers lightning fast speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1 in any of the 33 Sprint 4G markets and dependable 3G speeds virtually everywhere else. Whether customers are streaming Hulu live, surfing the Internet or downloading huge files, they will appreciate its compact size, round design, and 180-degree rotating hinge, which can accommodate both horizontal and vertical USB ports and provide an ideal fit for virtually any laptop.

Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U is available now through Business Direct and Business Solutions Partners followed by full channel availability by mid-July. Customers can purchase Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U from Sprint for free (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate, a $49.99 instant savings and with a two-year service agreement on a new line activation or eligible upgrade. Sprint's 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Connection plan is priced at $59.99 per month for unlimited use on the Sprint 4G Network and 5 GB of data on the Sprint 3G Network (price plans exclude surcharges and taxes).2

"Sprint continues to lead the 4G revolution and is proud to expand its growing portfolio of devices with the addition of 3G/4G USB 250U from Sierra Wireless," said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development for Sprint. "Consumers, businesses and industries such as construction, government, healthcare and transportation will be able to extend their Internet experience beyond the home and office and benefit from the constant connectivity and real-time access at lightning fast speeds."

Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U supports Windows(R)7, Windows Vista(R), Windows XP and Mac OS(R). Customers will appreciate its integrated GPS capability, which provides location, navigation and mapping solutions when connected to the Sprint 3G network. It is Sprint's first USB modem with dual external antenna ports, and it is equipped with separate LED displays that make it easy for a user to know whether they are connected to Sprint's 3G or 4G network. This unique, dual-mode device delivers faster speeds that can help businesses move ahead with their business goals - such as improved customer satisfaction, increased productivity and increased revenue.

"Following on the success of Overdrive(TM) 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, we are extremely pleased to offer Sprint customers a unique new 3G/4G device, combining the speed of 4G with the reliable coverage of Sprint's 3G network," said Mike O'Brien, vice president-Operator and Distributor Sales for Sierra Wireless. "The Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U mobile broadband modem from Sierra Wireless is made for road warriors, providing flexibility, high quality and top-notch performance."

Sprint is the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology. Sprint 4G is currently available in 33 markets, covers 50 million people and is expected to cover up to 120 million people by the end of 2010. Sprint 4G is available today in Georgia - Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii - Honolulu, Maui; Idaho - Boise; Illinois - Chicago; Maryland - Baltimore; Missouri - Kansas City; Nevada - Las Vegas; North Carolina - Charlotte, Greensboro (along with High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (along with Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon - Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, York; Texas - Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls; and Washington - Bellingham, Seattle. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.

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

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) is expanding the wireless world with a comprehensive offering of hardware, software and connected services for mobile lifestyles and machine-to-machine communications. Our customers count on us to help them succeed with early access to new wireless technologies and innovative, reliable, high-performing solutions for a broad range of applications. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.

1 "Up to 10x faster" based on download speed comparison of 3G's 600 kbps vs. 4G's 6 Mbps. Industry-published 3G avg. speeds (600 kbps-1.7 Mbps); 4G avg. speeds (3-6 Mbps). Actual speeds may vary. Sprint 4G is currently available in more than 30 markets and on select devices. See www.sprint.com/4G for details. Not all services available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where 4G is unavailable.

2 3G Usage: Includes 5GB of data usage. Additional data usage $0.05/MB. 3G Usage Limitation: Sprint reserves the right to limit throughput speeds or amount of data transferred, and to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if usage either exceeds (1) 5GB/month in total or (2) 300 MB/month while off-network roaming. 1,024 KB equal 1 MB. 1,024 MB equal 1 GB. 3G Data Usage Limitation does not apply to 4G usage. No plan discounts apply to $59.99 plan.

EDITOR'S NOTE:

To view and download images of Sprint products, please visit www.sprint.com/newswroom or www.sprint.com/presskits.

To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/newsroom/productimages.aspx.

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Sprint's HTC EVO 4G Out Of Stock, Again Tweet

Planning to buy a Sprint HTC EVO 4G? You have to wait for some days as Sprint has once again sold out of its stock of the device, the first smartphone available in the US with WiMAX .

The high-end Android OS smartphone debuted this month and has become hugely popular within weeks. The surge in demand has been so high that the device has been in and out of stock on Sprint's web site very quickly.

The device manufactured by Taiwan-based HTC comes loaded with features, which makes it one of the most advanced phones available today. The smartphone has a 4.3-inch touchscreen, 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and 4G cellular-wireless networking. The EVO will soon offer video chatting.

On June 4, the day when the device was launched by Sprint, the carrier sold twice as many EVO 4G units as it had ever sold any previous smartphone in a single day. But the growing demand forced Sprint and HTC to put up the sold-out board. A second shipment arrived after some days but it is also out of stock now.

Sprint has put a message on its website, saying that has becoming familiar to those shopping for this model: "Sorry, this device is so hot we can't keep it on our virtual shelves. Check back later - more are on their way!" The carrier has stopped accepting pre-orders at this time, and it is still unclear when the next shipment will arrive.

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Sprint's Two Year Improvement in American Customer Satisfaction Index Survey Largest Across All Industries Tweet

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. --Sprint (NYSE: S) is the most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, over the last two years, according to results from the 2010 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

"Sprint has made improving the customer experience our top priority, and the ACSI index improvement is one more validation that we are achieving this goal," said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. "We have focused on improving customer care, enhancing the value of the retail experience by introducing our "Ready Now" device set-up and education service, and by simplifying our rate plans through innovations like Simply Everything and Any Mobile, Anytime."

Sprint's improvement was driven in part by substantial gains in two aspects of the survey. In the area of customers' perceptions of value, Sprint now leads both AT&T and Verizon. The company also achieved an impressive improvement in the area of customer loyalty. With these gains, the company's overall ACSI score jumped 14 points over the last two years. In the last six years of the ACSI survey, no other company has improved its satisfaction score by that many points in a two-year period.

"With Sprint reducing its operational costs, improving customer satisfaction, and differentiating itself in its marketing, we believe that it will rebound this year more strongly than most people expect," said Carl Howe, director of Consumer Research at Yankee Group. "In addition to its offerings of 4G services and iconic handsets such as the new HTC EVO 4G, we see consumers returning to Sprint for one very old-fashioned reason: Sprint's working hard to earn their business."

The improvements in the ACSI survey come as Sprint has seen nine consecutive quarters of improved customer satisfaction and first call resolution. The company's improvements have also been recognized by other independent third-parties, including Sprint winning the #1 spot for both overall satisfaction for wireless voice service providers and wireless data service providers in a Yankee Group and Mobile Enterprise magazine survey of large business decision makers. Sprint also ranked high in small and medium business customer satisfaction. Also noteworthy was Sprint's two-year Reputation Pulse(TM) score increase in Reputation Institute's 2010 U.S. Most Reputable Companies Study (published annually in Forbes). Sprint's 18.22 percent gain puts its improvement in the top 10 percent of the 150 largest U.S. companies, ahead of both AT&T and Verizon.

The American Customer Satisfaction Index is a national economic indicator of customer evaluations of the quality of products and services available to household consumers in the United States. The overall ACSI score factors in scores from more than 200 companies in 44 industries and from government agencies over the previous four quarters. The Index was founded at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and is produced by ACSI LLC. ACSI can be found on the Web at www.theacsi.org.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

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EVO 4G overclocked to 1.267GHz! Tweet

Kernel patches for developers here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showt... After some kernel tweaking, I got the EVO 4G to 1.267GHz, up from the stock 998MHz. Linpack results jumped from ~6.9MFLOPS to ~8.8MFLOPS. That's almost a 30% increase in speed! The SetCPU long benchmark jumped by a substantial amount too!

It's a fairly straightforward modification, but overclocking does require a slight voltage increase over stock.

Froyo should make this thing a lot faster, and we can even undervolt/underclock to save battery (we all know the battery life on the EVO isn't exactly the best)! This *should* also work on the HTC Incredible, because they both use very similar silicon, but there are no guarantees - the Nexus can't get this high, for example.

Thanks to toastcfh for his source, Hero_Over for creating the first booting overclocked kernel on the EVO, all the kernel devs in the N1 community, especially pershoot and kmobs, and richardtrip from the Desire community, and all who helped to root the EVO 4G.

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Machines talk together and transform business operations with Sprint's M2M wireless mobility solutions Tweet

Device-to-device wireless connectivity enables innovative ways for companies to boost productivity and efficiencies - all while conserving valuable business capital.
M2M enables people to stay safe, healthy or enjoy a commute or football game.
M2M benefits a variety of companies, including Amtrak, Continental, RedBull.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. --When machines talk, smart companies listen. M2M, or machine-to-machine communication, is fast becoming a market-changing force for a wide spectrum of entrepreneurial businesses. Since launching its Emerging Solutions Group in October 2009, Sprint (NYSE: S) has worked with solutions partners to help a growing number of businesses serve customers - and in some cases outflank their competitors - with M2M innovation.

M2M is about connecting people, devices and systems in new and transforming ways. With M2M, devices "talk" to each other over wired or wireless connections and share data without direct human intervention. In this way, devices as diverse as utility meters, signboards, cameras, remote sensors, laptops, appliances and other consumer devices can be connected to support a variety new uses and achieve increased efficiencies.

"M2M is shattering conventional notions about what a business can deliver for its customers," said Danny Bowman, president-Sprint Integrated Solutions Group. "Business opportunities that were once technically infeasible or too capital-intensive are now both doable and profitable in a short period of time. Sprint's early entry as a provider of comprehensive M2M solutions is already producing results for businesses and their customers, including ingenious applications that make life safer, more productive and more entertaining."

Device-to-device connections are bringing a new way for a restaurant to serve diners with digital interaction and easier directions through major airports with digital signage. In addition, M2M enables such benefits as rapid emergency alerts in a West Coast hospital, a new level of peace of mind for people living with Alzheimer's and their families, entertainment and Wi-Fi access for train passengers, and the chance for fans to post tweets on an NFL stadium scoreboard, to name a few benefits.

Among the companies and organizations that use M2M solutions from Sprint and its partners are:

Alzheimer's Association: Working with strategic partner Omnilink, Sprint helped the Alzheimer's Association put remote monitoring M2M technology to work for Alzheimer's patients. The Alzheimer's Association Comfort Zone(TM) is the first comprehensive location management system designed specifically to give people with Alzheimer's more independence while providing their caregivers options, including the type of device or network connection. For more information, visit www.alz.org/comfortzone/ and www.omnilink.com.

Amtrak: Riders on select Amtrak East and West Coast lines are now cruising with an enhanced traveling experience that includes a revolutionary new digital signage offering. This solution brings passengers breaking news and weather updates, sitcoms and feature films, along with Wi-Fi service to keep them always connected. The services are enabled through applications from Internet Connectivity Group Inc. (I.C.G.) and 3G broadband from Sprint. For more information, visit www.icginfo.com.

Continental Airlines: Continental's employees and passengers at the busy Houston and Newark airports are better able to navigate arrivals and departures with the help of cellular digital signs deployed at passenger gates, terminal ramps, aircraft maintenance areas and corporate training areas. The M2M solution provided by MediaTile and supported by Sprint wireless broadband has helped Continental realize:

* significant improvement in bag handling efficiencies
* reduction of safety incidents
* dramatic improvement in awareness of policies and procedures among staff
* faster deployment and understanding of new policies
* overall improvement in customer satisfaction

For more information, visit www.mediatile.com/nopain.

Dominican Hospital: Caregivers and patients at this comprehensive care facility serving the Monterey Bay area get the timely, sometimes urgent, information they need through digital signs located throughout the hospital's numerous buildings. The cellular solution is provided by MediaTile and uses Sprint wireless broadband. For more information, visit www.mediatile.com/nopain.

RedBull and 504 Restaurant: With the help of Sprint and Internet Connectivity Group Inc. (I.C.G.), RedBull and 504 Restaurant are taking digital signage to a whole new level of customer interaction. Hollywood Designer Kris Keith's Spacecraft group has blended I.C.G.'s interactive digital signage applications and Sprint 3G into a dynamic customer experience that keeps patrons engaged at the New Orleans-style bar and restaurant called 504. RedBull is using the interactive solutions to transform patrons into a community of followers while eliminating the expense of print advertising. For more information, visit www.icginfo.com.

Washington Redskins FedEx Field: Fans of the Washington Redskins are part of the action like never before with the real-time display of fan tweets on digital displays throughout the Club Level at FedEx Field. The Redskins organization provides the M2M-based service using Internet Connectivity Group Inc.'s (I.C.G.) ICtweedia(TM) interactive application, powered by Sprint's 3G network. For more information, visit www.icginfo.com.

2010 Maloof Money Cup Brings Together an Interactive Community: Founded bySacramento Kings and Palms Casino Resort owner Joe Maloof, the Maloof Money Cup is a premier showcase for professional skateboarding. Organizers of the 2010 Money Cup event were looking for interactive solutions to bring fans closer to the fast-paced action. I.C.G. (Internet Connectivity Group Inc.) addressed the need with their wireless interactive digital media infrastructure, powered by Sprint's 3G network along with I.C.G.'s ICMedia(TM) content and content management software. The onsite experience involved three Jumbotrons placed front and center in the skating arena and Festival Village, where fans enjoyed unprecedented access to their favorite competitor performances. Dozens of high definition LCDs were mounted throughout the venue, wirelessly displaying a streaming feed of the competition. The screens also displayed tweets, competitor stats, and photo streams in real time. Sponsor logos were constantly displayed in all applications, ensuring the best exposure for their brands and increasing the placement value to Maloof.

Each time fans engage with I.C.G.'s social networking applications I.C.G. captures user profile information (such as e-mail address, phone numbers and Twitter/Facebook account) for marketing purposes. This information can be accessed via the ICMedia(TM) Web application anytime, anywhere, building captive communities with their fans, patrons, customers and others. The Maloof organization was able to provide fans a next-generation venue experience incorporating wireless video and social networking applications into one seamless reliable network. For more information, visit www.icginfo.com.

"Companies in a growing variety of industries are discovering that device-to-device connectivity is a potent enabler of innovative services that can generate rapid revenue growth and an accelerated return on investment," said Wayne Ward, vice president-Sprint Emerging Solutions Group. "Sprint has mobilized its resources to become the premier partner for business customers as they develop, implement and support transformative M2M business models."

With the launch of its Emerging Solutions Group in October 2009, Sprint established an industry standard for M2M services, featuring Sprint's unique combination of 3G and 4G capabilities, more than 10 years experience in providing connectivity for non-Sprint-branded devices, and an expanding ecosystem of M2M partners, including device manufacturers, aggregators and OEMs.

Sprint Emerging Solutions is distinguished by its comprehensive and open approach to M2M services. The Sprint M2M philosophy emphasizes several wireless provider characteristics that are key to successful M2M deployment for customers, including the following:

Network agnostic capabilities: Sprint brings customers the ability to connect over a variety of networking options, including CDMA, iDEN, 3G and 4G, along with a secure and reliable Tier 1 IP network. These are supported by specialized industry solutions and solutions engineering teams, including the Custom Network Solutions (CNS) team dedicated to in-building and campus wireless coverage solutions. These capabilities allow M2M customers to tap the nearly endless possibilities of Sprint's Now Network. No one has a more reliable network than Sprint, according to a 13-city 3G test conducted by PC World.* The Now Network is the culmination of ultra-fast networks, cutting-edge devices, game-changing price plans and a portfolio of products and capabilities that enable customers to do what they want, simply and immediately. With Sprint, customers can truly celebrate the simplicity and instant gratification of Now.

Broad selection of devices and applications: Sprint can accommodate a wide range of needs with an extensive selection of devices, including 3G and 4G broadband devices and smartphones (including Android), specialized devices and a host of applications.

Open approach: Sprint is committed to 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.

Expansive M2M partner ecosystem: Sprint's expanding ecosystem of M2M partners includes Aeris, Axeda, Digi, DriveCam, Ford Motor Company (Ford Work Solutions), Lenovo, M2M DataSmart, Internet Connectivity Group (I.C.G.), MediaTile, Multi-Tech, Omnilink, Qualcomm, Numerex, Sierra, Sixnet, Skiff, Top Global, Walsh Wireless, XATA and ZTE USA.

Distribution channel availability: Sprint can support M2M business customers with regional and nationwide distribution capabilities, along with branding, billing and customer care services, depending on the need.

To learn more about Sprint's M2M capabilities visit www.PowerYourIdeas.com/m2m

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

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Sprint cans employee for leaking EVO 4G sales numbers Tweet

The tales surrounding the launch of the EVO 4G have been intriguing, to say the least. On June 4th, the device launched. By June 7th, Sprint was touting the phone’s sales as mammoth, claiming that it had broken their previous one-day sales records (as held by the Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre) by as much as 3 times. Just two days later, they recanted that story, declaring that they had “erred” in their original estimations, and that the sales numbers were inline with those of their previous top sellers.

There was, however, a bit of the story which we didn’t see: the part where a Sprint employee used the inventory system to figure out exactly how many EVO 4Gs were sold and posted that number online, resulting in a speedy investigation by Sprint HQ and the employee’s immediate termination.

We’ve reached out to Sprint for a comment on the matter, but here’s the story as we’re hearing it so far from a trusted source: On the afternoon of June 6th (before Sprint had released any sales numbers), a Sprint retail employee posted a note to the growingly infamous phone hacking forum, XDA-Developers, with sales figure details gleaned from their system. The post has since been removed, but bits of it are still lingering in Google’s cache:

“according to sprint we as a [company] have sold 66,483 theres a whole bunch of stores though that dont have any more inventory i dont think any major city sprint does”

According to this employee’s perusing, Sprint had dished out roughly 66.5 thousand EVO 4Gs after a little more than two days following launch. (Note that, as far as I know, this number only accounts for Sprint stores — not third party sellers like WalMart, RadioShack, etc. Even then, this number could be incorrect, depending on how the employee uncovered the number and any updating latency involved. I doubt Sprint’s going to confirm its accuracy, so take it with a grain of salt.)

Now, this post went mostly unnoticed by blogs and other media outlets — but it didn’t go unnoticed by Sprint HQ. As leaks are becoming more and more prevalent, carriers and manufacturers are dedicating more resources toward keeping an eye on forums like these for any breadcrumbs leading back to the source. Unfortunately for this given leakster, the breadcrumbs were all there.

Within a few days, an internal Sprint team (which, we’re told, is known around the carrier as “Forensics”) had traced the employee back to his Florida store. One of Sprint’s internal security task force members was immediately flown from Kansas to Florida; the employee was pulled in, their posting habits literally laid all out on the table, and they were terminated on the spot.

We see leaks each and every day; they are, after all, the lifeblood of any good gadget blog. Just because they’re a regular occurrence, however, doesn’t mean that employers are going to let them slide. They’re well within their rights to let any red-handed info-leakers go — and if any NDAs are involved, there very well could be some litigation involved. If the breadcrumbs are there, they’ll find’em.

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Sprint To Host 10th Annual Open Developer Conference, Oct. 26 - 28 in Santa Clara, Calif. Tweet

Opportunity for developers to learn about 4G, M2M solutions and more.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. --Sprint (NYSE:S) announced that its 10th annual Open Developer Conference will be held Oct. 26 - 28 in Santa Clara, Calif. Developers can register for the conference at http://developer.sprint.com/devcon2010.

Mobile applications are the fastest growing wireless segment in the industry. According to a report by consulting firm Chetan Sharma Consulting, mobile application downloads across all handsets worldwide are expected to grow from 7 billion in 2009 to almost 50 billion in 2012 - a year-over-year growth rate of 92 percent. At the 10th Annual Open Developer Conference, Sprint will give developers the opportunity to learn how they can be a part of this growing industry and how they can use tools and resources provided by the Sprint Application Developer Program to create and bring to market innovative applications and user experiences.

Also, Sprint recently launched the HTC EVOTM 4G, America's first 3G/4G phone. The introduction of the HTC EVO 4G gives developers new opportunities to create applications and solutions that takes advantage of the speed of Sprint 4G, which delivers a faster wireless experience than any other U.S. wireless carrier with download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1.

Throughout the three-day conference, developers will learn about the Sprint open enablement strategy, creating applications for 4G, enterprise machine-to-machine solutions, go-to-market strategies, approaches to make developers more profitable and current Sprint tools and capabilities across devices, networks and platforms.

"For more than 10 years, Sprint has provided to developers tools to create and bring to market useful applications and user experiencesfor business users and consumers," said Len Barlik, vice president of wireless and wireline services for Sprint. "We are excited to host this conference for application developers to learn about the latest innovations from Sprint including HTC EVO 4G and the robust resources available to them on the Sprint Application Developer Web site, and to deliver valuable insight and support from a strong cross-section of leading mobile platform enablers including Android(TM), RIM, Palm(R) webOS, Windows Mobile and BMP."

Key elements of the Open Developer Conference include hands-on coding sessions, breakout sessions, event sponsor exhibits, town hall meetings, keynote presentations from industry leaders and networking opportunities for developers. The conference will include 4G and M2M demonstration areas.

The registration cost is $250 for developers who register by Aug. 15. The cost increases to $300 from Aug. 15 through Oct. 1 and registration will be $350 after Oct. 1 Developers can register and find additional information about the Developer Conference at http://developer.sprint.com/devcon2010.

About Sprint Application Developer Program

Sprint offers customers access to thousands of apps and data services and a variety of award-winning smartphones that use Android, RIM, Palm webOS or Microsoft Windows platforms. Sprint views the developer community as the forum for creativity and invests in technology and processes that enable developers to have access to important capabilities unique to the Sprint network, with an always-evolving Application Developer Program established in 2001. Sprint offers access to more APIs than any other carrier to make their apps richer.

The Sprint open philosophy:

* Let consumers determine the application/content winners.
* Be easy to do business with.
* Create developer's sandboxes where new innovation happens.
* Use the proven Open Internet model as a guide.
* Open still requires management.
* Support is best performed by the creators of the content.

Visit www.sprint.com/developer to learn more about the Sprint Application Developer program and to take advantage of the resources and tools available to developers.

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[TUTORIAL] How To Unlock Nand Protection ~ Part-2 [Gaining RW Access/Full Root] Tweet

THIS IS PART 2 OF A 2 PART GUIDE TO ROOTING THE EVO AND UNLOCKING NAND PROTECTION. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE PART 1 OF ROOTING TO BE ABLE TO PROCEED WITH THIS GUIDE. IF YOU HAVENT ROOTED USING MY METHOD, THEN FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW AND DO SO.

[TUTORIAL] How To Root The HTC EVO ~ Part-1 \0/

THANX:
- keishou (for the rooted build. without it none of this would be possible)
- Behnaam (my good friend and awesome dev. he tip me off on how to downgrade to older main versions)
- maejrep (for compiling us a recovery from Amon's source)
- Flipz (for being awesome :P)
- Stericson (for hosting the files for me)
- Amon RA (for his awesome recovery source on github that we used)

INTRODUCTION:

This process will allow you to unlock Nand protection on all partitions at all times via Engineering SPL. Without going into details and driving more confusion, lets get started.

FILES NEEDED:

- PC36IMG.zip
- mtd-eng.zip
- flash_image.zip
- recovery.img

STEP 1~NANDROID BACKUP:

- go into the recovery provided in the PART 1 root method and do a nandroid backup before u begin this. we will use this nandroid at the end of this tutorial to get u back where u were.

STEP 2~FLASHING MTD PARTITION TO ENABLE DOWNGRADE:

- down;oad all files posted above
- unzip the flash_image.zip and the mtd-eng.zip
- put the flash_image and mtd-eng.img on the root of your sdcard
- go into shell on ur pc and do:
Code:

adb shell
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

- this should only take a second or two
- now put the PC36IMG.zip on the root of your sdcard
- power off the phone

STEP 3~FLASHING ENG BUILD:

- hold volume down + power to boot into hboot
- it should now find and verify the PC36IMG.zip on the root of your sdcard. itll show a blue status bar on the top right of the screen.
- after a minute or so it will ask u if u wanna flash SAY YES
- affter it flashes the PC36IMG.zip it will ask if you wanna reboot. SAY YES
- once booted into Android put the recovery.img linked above on the root of you sdcard
- on your PC open a shell again and do:
Code:

adb shell
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
reboot recovery

- you should now be in recovery mode
- do a wipe of data and dalvik cache
- navigate to nandroid restore and restore the previous rom setup
- come here to the forum, get and flash the latest radio
- enjoy... you can now reboot into recovery, write to system and other partitions while in Android. Also you now have a Engineering SPL so you can fastboot and much more.

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EVO 4G Screen Issues - Ungrounded Screen Tweet

This is to demonstrate the issue that the EVO 4G is encountering with surfaces that are not grounded, or do not have pass any type of electrical charge. This is a huge issue when attempting to use the phone in a car dock for navigation or other purposes.

The HTC Incredible on Verizon exhibits the same problem however, the Sprint HERO and Verizon Droid DO NOT.

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HTC EVOTM 4G Breaks Sales Records for Sprint on Launch Day; America’s First 4G Phone is a Hit with Customers Tweet

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –Friday, June 4, was an early morning for thousands of customers who lined up several hours before Sprint (NYSE: S) stores opened their doors in anticipation of the first day of sales for America’s first 3G/4G phone, HTC EVOTM 4G. Customers were anxious to get their hands on HTC EVO 4G providing record sales figures for Sprint stores around the country.

Friday sales of HTC EVO 4G marked the largest quantity of a single phone sold in one day ever for Sprint – the record was previously held by both Samsung InstinctTM and Palm PreTM. In addition, the total number of HTC EVO 4G devices sold on launch day was three times the number of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre devices sold over their first three days on the market combined.

“HTC EVO 4G is a clear winner for customers with the powerful combination of an amazing multimedia experience in 3G coverage areas that becomes even better in our growing number of 4G markets. It is terrific to see customers react so positively to this device and the innovative experience it brings to them,” said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO.

The record pace of HTC EVO 4G sales led to temporary shortages of the device at some of the 22,000 sales locations across the United States, including Sprint retail stores, national retail partners including RadioShack, Best Buy and Walmart, and indirect dealers. Sprint and HTC are diligently working around the clock to increase inventory in all sales channels. Additional shipments are arriving in retail stores on a regular basis with many stores seeing daily deliveries.

“HTC EVO 4G has more than lived up to our expectations that it would be one of the most anticipated technology products of the year,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president – Product Development for Sprint. “We are working closely with our partners at HTC to increase the supply and get EVO 4G into the hands of everyone who wants one as quickly as possible.”

RAVE REVIEWS ROLLING IN

Respected technology and telecommunications media and analysts lavished HTC EVO 4G with praise through its opening weekend:

“Sprint HTC EVO 4G! There, do we have your attention? Of course we do, it’s hard to ignore the phone that has proven to be the hottest Android kit for the foreseeable future.” -IntoMobile
“If you want the biggest, brawniest, most ridiculously muscular phone you can buy, it’s the Evo.” – Gizmodo
“Entertainment – this is where the EVO 4G really shines – there’s so much to do, it can actually be hard to decide; there’s mobile video, games, a fully featured music player, and web browsing at blazing fast speeds.” – Brighthand
“The HTC EVO 4G represents a huge step forward for both the Android platform and Sprint’s 4G network.” – PC World
“When it comes to 4G, Sprint is the sheriff in town … EVO 4G is simply the most advanced phone today.” – Ubergizmo
In the June 4 issue of Investor’s Business Daily, Ken Dulaney, Gartner analyst, commented, “The device is magnificent. It’s a work of technological art.”
“It will certainly fly off the shelves as one of the most advanced 3G smartphones available… With a 4.3-inch 480 x 800 pixel LCD display and a rear kick stand, the EVO looks more like a mobile TV than a phone. I would not mind watching the Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals on this screen in a pinch.” – Berge Ayvazian, Yankee Group analyst
CNET, LAPTOP Magazine and eWeek gave HTC EVO 4G awards for Best of Show when it was announced at CTIA this spring. It was also recently cited on MobileTechReview’s Best Smartphones and Best Touch Screen Phones lists.

Sprint customers joined in the praise as well:

“I woke up and thought it was Christmas. This phone is so innovative and Sprint is so far ahead of everyone else when it comes to innovation. I’m so excited and looking forward to getting to know EVO better.” – Peggi Terzakis, Chicago, Ill.
“I couldn’t wait until the phone was released. I’ve been sitting everyday just counting the days until launch. I’m a musician so I’m most excited to test the sound quality, all of the multimedia capabilities and the front and back-facing cameras. This is one unique device.” – Orlando Williams, Atlanta, Ga.
“I’ve been using the EVO for two days now and this is the best smart phone I’ve had! Sprint’s 3G network is reliable and it will provide our AfterCollege employees throughout the country with reliable internet access. With Sprint’s network and hotspot feature, we will have significant cost savings.” – Robert Angulo, San Francisco, Calif.
“I’m excited about this phone. It’s huge and I can finally watch videos.” – Jordan Grinevitch, Phoenix, Ariz.
“I’m most excited about the 4G speed and the hotspot. I can get rid of my wireless cards!” – Terence Govan, Lewisville, Texas
Customer favorites on HTC EVO 4G’s long list of features include the 4.3-inch screen, dual 8MP video camera capable of capturing HD quality and front-facing 1.3MP camera. They also appreciate the HDMI output jack making it simple to start a movie for your children in the backseat of the car with the phone and then connect to an HDTV to finish it when you arrive at home. 1 Business customers highlight its super-fast 1GHz processor, simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G or Wi-Fi coverage areas enabling Web surfing and more during conversation, and built-in mobile hotspot for up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices.2

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Sprint Offers Tips on Maximizing Battery Life on HTC EVO 4G Tweet

If you've taken the plunge and bought the HTC EVO 4G recently, Sprint offers these tips to maximize your battery life and have a pleasant experience with the world's first 4G Android smartphone.

1. Add widgets to your HTC Sense homescreen to control the radios (Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G)

2. Use the widgets to turn off select radios when not in use. If you're not using 4G, switch it off and fall back on 3G instead to gain better battery life.

3. Turn off network roaming. By default, roaming is turned on for the HTC EVO 4G out of the box, which means that the phone scans for the strongest CDMA/EV-DO signal. If you've got great Sprint coverage where you are and don't need to roam onto one of Sprint's partner carriers, turn off roaming so the phone doesn't need to constantly search for the best signal.

4. Turn on automatic brightness so the screen can adjust in light and dark environments rather than having brightness turned all the way up. Alternatively, you can also set the screen brightness lower by default.

5. Turn off live wallpapers--they're pretty, but they do use a little bit of extra processing power.

6. Carry an extra battery or plug into a car charger when you can.

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Sprint says it overstated EVO launch day sales Tweet

Sprint Nextel Corp said on Tuesday it had inadvertently overstated the launch day sales of the much anticipated EVO 4G phone from HTC Corp, which is touted as a serious competitor to Apple's iPhone 4.

Sprint said on Tuesday the total number of HTC EVO 4G devices sold on the launch day was in line with the number of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre devices sold over their first three days on the market combined.

"We originally reported that the total number of HTC EVO 4G devices sold on launch day was three times the number of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre devices sold over their first three days on the market combined.

"We inadvertently erred in the comparison," Sprint said in a statement on Tuesday.

BTIG analyst Walter Piecyk said he was cutting his estimate for EVO sales in the first weekend to 150,000 from his prior estimate of 250,000 to 300,000.

"Furthermore, our calls to 20 plus stores today indicate that the phone is in short supply, so we do not expect that number to rise significantly in the first week of sales," Piecyk said.

The No. 3 U.S. wireless service provider said it sold six times more EVO phones on the launch date than it did Instinct phones from Samsung Electronics.

Sprint is hoping EVO will help it stem customer losses and give it a head start in selling 4G services. Its biggest rival, Verizon Wireless, a venture of Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group Plc, plans to launch 4G services later this year.

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Sprint CFO: HTC EVO can take on iPhone 4 Tweet

NEW YORK--A senior Sprint Nextel executive is hopeful that the new HTC EVO 4G will entice Sprint customers to stick with the carrier instead of defecting to AT&T for the new iPhone 4 this summer.

At an investor conference here Wednesday, Robert Brust, Sprint's chief financial officer, warned that the summer is usually the time of year that Sprint and all other U.S. carriers except AT&T feel the sting from a new iPhone launch. For the past three years, Apple and AT&T have launched a new version of the iPhone in June and early July. And customers have left their service on other carriers and flocked to AT&T to get the new device.

Robert Brust, chief financial officer for Sprint Nextel
(Credit: Sprint Nextel)

"Every year all U.S. carriers, except AT&T, go through a little trauma called 'iPhone introduction,'" he said. "We have a little churn issue called 'People leaving to go to the iPhone.' As people's contracts expire they leave and go to AT&T for the iPhone."

But this year, Brust said he is hopeful that the company's first 4G phone, a Google Android device called HTC EVO 4G, will stem some of the losses.

"Our hope is that we won't lose as many customers this year as we have in the past," he said during an interview at the conference.

Brust went on to explain that AT&T's network problems and the new tiered pricing plan the carrier recently introduced for all smartphones and the iPad may give some potential iPhone customers pause. Sprint's CEO Dan Hesse has said the company has no plans to introduce a tiered data plan.

"AT&T has been getting a lot of flack for its network," he said. "People all over the country have been complaining about the service. And they've raised rates for some of their customers. I think they are under a lot of stress right now."

Meanwhile, Sprint has introduced aggressively priced smartphone bundles and it finally has a phone that can take on the iPhone. With its large high-resolution touch screen, 8-megapixel camera, and the ability to turn itself into a Wi-Fi hotspot, Sprint believes the EVO is a compelling competitor to the iPhone even for customers not living in the 4G territory. The Andrdoid-based EVO is also designed specifically for a super fast 4G network, which means applications and video viewing is much faster than on an iPhone when the EVO is used in a 4G network.

Sprint is using Clearwire's 4G wireless network, which it's still building across the country. Currently about 44 million people can access the 4G network. And by the end of the year, Clearwire and Sprint say they'll reach 120 million potential customers.

Sprint tried to stave off defections last June with the launch of the much-anticipated Palm Pre. While the Pre did well in the first days on the market, sales were not even close to iPhone sales. But Burst said the EVO is a much more compelling device than the Pre.

"The Pre was for people who didn't really want the iPhone," he said. "But the EVO is a phone that people can get instead of the iPhone. We were in the distance last year and now we're catching up."

During his presentation at the conference, Brust told analysts that first-day sales of the EVO were strong across the country and not just in 4G areas. He didn't provide specific sales numbers, but he also didn't discuss the company's admission on Tuesday that it overestimated the number of phones sold on Friday.

Initially, Sprint said on Monday that the EVO's first-day sales were three times higher than sales of the Samsung Instinct or Palm Pre on their first weekends. The company later revised that statement saying it had "inadvertently erred" and that the number of EVO sales was equal to the combined three-day sales of the Instinct and the Pre.

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Sprint established its record of sales of apparatuses in the day Tweet

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Sprint Goofs on HTC Evo 4G Debut Sales Figure Tweet

Following strong HTC Evo 4G sales, Sprint’s original comparison to Palm Pre sales were overly generous. In a revised statement, Sprint said Evo 4G launch day sales were nearly twice the Pre’s launch day sales. Which is to say, in the ballpark of 50,000 units.

Sprint is offering up some new math following its announcement that the launch of the HTC Evo 4G marked the largest quantity of a single phone that it has ever sold in one day.

The Evo 4G was a hit indeed, but Sprint updated its June 4 press statement to scratch the description that the Evo 4G’s first-day sales figures were “three times the number of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre devices sold over their first three days on the market combined.” That, frankly, wasn’t the clearest gauge — was that each device’s three days on the market combined, or the weekend sales for each, combined?

For the record, Sprint reported selling 50,000 Palm Pre handsets over the device’s debut weekend in June 2009 — which was capped that Monday with Apple’s introduction of the iPhone 3G S.

Months after its initial introduction, Sprint launched the Evo 4G June 4, calling it the nation’s first 3G/4G phone. Through partner Clearwire, the Evo can run at 4G speeds, where coverage is available, and even create a 4G hotspot for up to eight other WiFi-capable devices. It boasts one of the market’s largest touch displays, at 4.3 inches, and runs Google’s Android operating system as well as HTC’s Sense user interface.

Other notable features include two cameras — a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling and an 8-megapixel for killer pics and video. Its one shortfall is said to be its battery life — or lack thereof.

Still, both the HTC brand and the Android OS are riding high, and with the Evo 4G, Sprint appears to have the hit on its hands that it’s been hoping for.

“HTC Evo 4G has more than lived up to our expectations that it would be one of the most anticipated technology products of the year,” Kevin Packingham, a Sprint vice president, said in the updated June 7 statement. “We are working closely with our partners at HTC to increase the supply and get Evo 4G into the hands of everyone who wants one as quickly as possible.”

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New York Residents Gather to Volunteer Their Time in Exchange for Free Lady Gaga Tickets Tweet

Virgin Mobile USA Hosts "Free I.P." Program for July 9 Concert.

WHAT:

Virgin Mobile USA, sponsor of the upcoming second leg of Lady Gaga's North American
tour, is providing volunteers in the New York City area with an opportunity to earn
tickets to Virgin Mobile Presents the Monster Ball starring Lady Gaga coming to New
York on July 6-9, 2010.

A group of volunteers have signed up to on June 11 and 12 to paint and clean the
Green Chimneys location, a local homeless youth organization and partner of Virgin
Mobile's RE*Generation initiative to fight youth homelessness.

For the second leg of Lady Gaga's tour, Virgin Mobile USA is extending its innovative
"Free I.P." program nationally, offering fans where Lady Gaga will be performing,
free show tickets in exchange for volunteering their time.

Great photo and interview opps

WHEN:


June 11 and June 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day
[Each volunteer has to serve a minimum of 8 hours]

WHO:


Interview Opportunities:
On site:

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With volunteers


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Green Chimneys, Carmen Quinones, RHY Program Director,
718-732-1510


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Virgin Mobile USA, Felicia Hill, manager of Pro-Social
Initiatives (by phone)


WHERE:
Green Chimneys
79 Alexander Avenue - 42A Bronx, NY 10454


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The "Free I.P." volunteer program originated at Virgin Mobile FreeFest last
August and was also part of Lady Gaga's earlier tour. The initiative gives
concert fans the chance to receive tickets in exchange for volunteer hours
at local homeless youth organizations throughout the country. This past
summer, the "Free I.P." program at FreeFest generated more than 30,000 hours
of community service by concert-goers. To date Virgin Mobile has given away
hundreds of tickets through the Free I.P. program as part of the Lady Gaga tour.

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Give Dad the Tools He Really Wants this Father's Day with Great Gift Ideas from Sprint Tweet

Dads can stay productive and be entertained with a powerful phone, affordable Everything Data plans and access to thousands of applications - all on Sprint's second-to-none Now Network.

For freedom-loving dads not looking for a commitment, Sprint also offers prepaid options including smartphones from Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile and on-the-go internet access with Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Getting the perfect present for dad can be tricky but you can save him from a tacky Father's Day tie this year and get him something he'll really enjoy - a sleek and powerful device from Sprint (NYSE:S) packed with all of the latest tools dad needs to make his life easier and more enjoyable. With a gift from Sprint, dads can keep up with email, check the latest sports scores and stay entertained with apps like MLB.com At Bat 2010 Golf Card.

It is easy to give peace of mind with a Now Network-powered phone that combines entertainment and productivity for the dad who works hard and plays hard. No one has a more reliable network than Sprint, according to a 13-city 3G test from PC World.1

"Sprint devices are powerful tools that make it easy for dads to juggle their business and personal lives, with apps for the golfer, the fisherman or the sports fan," said Fared Adib, vice president of Product Development for Sprint. "With Sprint, busy dads like me can easily stay connected with their families while juggling work commitments and personal hobbies. We have the coolest phones this year, including the exciting new HTC EVO(TM) 4G, America's first 3G/4G wireless phone boasting a 4.3-inch screen and amazing multimedia tools providing dad's the ability to manage work and play."

Sprint is leading the 4G revolution as the first national carrier to roll out 4G. Sprint 4G is currently available in 33 markets and covers about 41 million people. By the end of this year, Sprint expects to launch 4G service in such major markets as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami and Washington, D.C., and cover a population of approximately 120 million.

Great dads deserve great gifts, and Sprint has a host of award-winning devices sure to make this a happy Father's Day:

* HTC EVO(TM) 4G - Great for that the dad who wants a little of everything. HTC EVO 4G boasts two cameras - an 8 MP auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 MP camera - built-in mobile hotspot functionality, simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and Wi-Fi areas, and access to more than 50,000 apps. It is available for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate (excludes taxes).
* Blackberry(R) Bold(TM) - A great gift for the international traveler, Blackberry Bold 9650 is sophisticated in both style and performance. This world phone with optical track pad and Wi-Fi(R) capability allows dad to switch easily between applications and multitask. With up to 32 GB of expandable memory, dad can easily store and share photos or video files to keep up with his loved ones while on-the-go. It is available for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate (excludes taxes).
* Samsung Restore(TM) - For the environmentally conscious dad who doesn't want to sacrifice technology and a sleek form factor while being green. Samsung Restore is a full-feature messaging whiz, offering a slide-out, full QWERTY keyboard with optical joystick, 2.0 MP camera and camcorder, MP3 player with microSD card slot (supports up to 32GB), Stereo Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, Sprint Family Locator, Sprint Music, Sprint Navigation and Sprint TV(R). This streamlined device is available for $49.99 with a new two-year service agreement after a $50 mail-in rebate (excludes taxes).
* Motorola Brute(TM) i680 - Perfect for the outdoorsman, Motorola Brute is a rugged device built to meet Military Specification 810F requirements. Packed with durability and performance, Motorola Brute features the best-in-class push-to-talk services of Nextel Direct Connect(R), a 2 MP camera with flash and zoom, MP3 player, threaded text messaging and stereo Bluetooth(R). Customers can purchase Motorola Brute for $119.99 with a new two-year service agreement (excludes taxes).
* Overdrive(TM) 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless - For the dad who feels the need for speed, accelerate with the first dual-mode shareable device only from Sprint. Overdrive allows dad to extend his 3G and 4G network experience to any Wi-Fi enabled device such as cameras, game consoles and music players. Overdrive is available for $99.99 with a new two-year service agreement after a $50 mail-in rebate (excludes taxes).

Sprint also offers several devices from its prepaid brands, Virgin Mobile & Boost Mobile for dads who want the flexibility of no annual contract while not compromising on a cool handset.

Virgin Mobile

* LG Rumor Touch(TM) - Great for the dad who loves to be connected perhaps even with less talking, a little bit of everything right at his fingertips and the option to pay by the month. Easy gift-giving with prepaid offers like Virgin Mobile's new Beyond Talk Plans starting at just $25, includes unlimited text, messaging, email, Web and data and 300 minutes of voice. Customers can purchase the LG Rumor Touch for $149.99 with a full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging and email, as well as embedded IM and email client.
* Blackberry Curve(TM) 8530 - Best fit for the dad who is constantly on the go and wants to stay connected to his family and buddies via social networks and email all on a sleek, stylish and functional smartphone. Key features include a full QWERTY keyboard, optical track pad, Wi-Fi connectivity, dedicated media keys, and 2 MP camera. The Blackberry Curve 8530 smartphone will be available for $299.99 at retail and at www.virginmobileusa.com.

Boost Mobile

* The red Samsung Rant(R) - The first slider QWERTY phone from Boost Mobile available for $149.99, is a great option for dad, as he will get fast and easy access to multiple messaging options with a full keyboard, making it the perfect match for the recently enhanced no-contract nationwide Monthly Unlimited offer.
* Sanyo Juno from Kyocera - Available in deep blue for only $99.99, Sanyo Juno offers simplicity and flare, with a full QWERTY keyboard and large 2.2-inch display screen, which shows off the phone's easy-to-use menu icons for quick and intuitive navigation.

All of these phones and others from Sprint allow dads to check e-mail, browse the Web, watch sports coverage, and use GPS navigation for voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions to the soccer field or pizza place.

Dads can access thousands of apps

In addition, Sprint phones offer access to thousands of downloadable apps through Android Market(TM), BlackBerry(R) App World(TM) or GetJar that dads can use to have a great Father's Day. Whether it's taking the kids on a fishing trip with an app that lets them record their catches, lowering his golf handicap with a range finder app, or keeping up with his favorite baseball teams, dad can take advantage of thousands of applications, including:

* GolfCard - This all-in-one app for the casual or serious golfer includes a GPS range finder with satellite images, scoring for multiple players that's easier than a pencil and score card, and detailed statistics to track your game. Available through Android Market.
* Fishin' Buddy - A great companion on dad's fishing trips, this app will log fishing details including weather, fish details, gear, photos and videos. Past trips and events can be reviewed any time. Available through Android Market.
* MLB.com At Bat 2010 - dads can keep up with their favorite pro baseball teams throughout the season with this app that lets users listen live to every regular season and postseason game, follow every pitch with exclusive MLB.com Gameday pitch speed and location data, watch game highlights moments after they happen and more. Available through Android Market and BlackBerry App World.
* GymTracker - This app lets dad program workout routines on his phone, then track his progress with performance graphs, a calendar to log the days he hits the gym and a weight tracker. Available through GetJar.

Some downloadable applications may require an additional charge. Casual data charges of $0.03/kb and standard text messaging charges will apply to customers not on a plan with unlimited data and messaging.

Dads will also be happy with Sprint's affordable plans. Sprint's Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM gives customers unlimited text, Web and calling with any mobile in America while on the Sprint network - all for the same price AT&T and Verizon charge for unlimited talk only (pricing excludes surcharges and taxes). Sprint Everything Data plans automatically enroll customers in the Sprint Premier loyalty program, for benefits including annual device upgrades on the primary line. Existing Sprint customers can switch to an Everything Data plan without extending their service agreement. New lines of service require a two-year service agreement.

Just in case your selection isn't the perfect fit for dad, with the Sprint Free Guarantee he can try a new line of service with Sprint for 30 days. If he isn't completely satisfied, he can cancel service and return his device to be reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get the early termination fee waived, get a full refund for the monthly service plan recurring charges incurred, and get all associated taxes and fees waived. In addition, Sprint will waive the restocking fee for new customer exchanges as part of this policy. Refund excludes usage not included in the plan, premium content, third-party billing and international charges.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, and is the first and only wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless and instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. With its customer-focused strategy, you can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

1PC World's test included Sprint, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in thirteen major cities in all regions of the country during December 2009 & January 2010. In all, roughly 9,000 individual tests of Sprint's 3G service were conducted from 280 testing locations in 13 cities. Testing sessions were one minute in duration per location, and network performance can be highly variable from neighborhood to neighborhood. In laptop-based tests, Sprint tied with another carrier for first in 3G network reliability.

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HTC EVO(TM) 4G Breaks Sales Records for Sprint on Launch Day; America's First 4G Phone is a Hit with Customers - Updated Tweet

EDITOR’S NOTE: This release was distributed on June 7, 2010. It was updated on June 8, 2010. June 4, 2010 sales of HTC EVO 4G marked the largest quantity of a single phone sold in one day ever for Sprint – the record was previously held by both Samsung InstinctTM and Palm PreTM. Launch day sales of HTC EVO 4G were six times greater than launch day sales of Samsung Instinct and nearly twice the launch day sales for Palm Pre. We continue to see sales of EVO 4G outpace sales of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre.

We originally reported that the total number of HTC EVO 4G devices sold on launch day was three times the number of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre devices sold over their first three days on the market combined. We inadvertently erred in the comparison. The total number of HTC EVO 4G devices sold on launch day was in line with the number of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre devices sold over their first three days on the market combined.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jun 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Friday, June 4, was an early morning for thousands of customers who lined up several hours before Sprint (NYSE: S) stores opened their doors in anticipation of the first day of sales for America's first 3G/4G phone, HTC EVOTM 4G. Customers were anxious to get their hands on HTC EVO 4G providing record sales figures for Sprint stores around the country.

Friday sales of HTC EVO 4G marked the largest quantity of a single phone sold in one day ever for Sprint - the record was previously held by both Samsung InstinctTM and Palm PreTM. In addition, the total number of HTC EVO 4G devices sold on launch day was three times the number of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre devices sold over their first three days on the market combined.

"HTC EVO 4G is a clear winner for customers with the powerful combination of an amazing multimedia experience in 3G coverage areas that becomes even better in our growing number of 4G markets. It is terrific to see customers react so positively to this device and the innovative experience it brings to them," said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO.

The record pace of HTC EVO 4G sales led to temporary shortages of the device at some of the 22,000 sales locations across the United States, including Sprint retail stores, national retail partners including RadioShack, Best Buy and Walmart, and indirect dealers. Sprint and HTC are diligently working around the clock to increase inventory in all sales channels. Additional shipments are arriving in retail stores on a regular basis with many stores seeing daily deliveries.

"HTC EVO 4G has more than lived up to our expectations that it would be one of the most anticipated technology products of the year," said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president - Product Development for Sprint. "We are working closely with our partners at HTC to increase the supply and get EVO 4G into the hands of everyone who wants one as quickly as possible."

RAVE REVIEWS ROLLING IN

Respected technology and telecommunications media and analysts lavished HTC EVO 4G with praise through its opening weekend:

* "Sprint HTC EVO 4G! There, do we have your attention? Of course we do, it's hard to ignore the phone that has proven to be the hottest Android kit for the foreseeable future." -IntoMobile
* "If you want the biggest, brawniest, most ridiculously muscular phone you can buy, it's the Evo." - Gizmodo
* "Entertainment - this is where the EVO 4G really shines - there's so much to do, it can actually be hard to decide; there's mobile video, games, a fully featured music player, and web browsing at blazing fast speeds." - Brighthand
* "The HTC EVO 4G represents a huge step forward for both the Android platform and Sprint's 4G network." - PC World
* "When it comes to 4G, Sprint is the sheriff in town ... EVO 4G is simply the most advanced phone today." - Ubergizmo
* In the June 4 issue of Investor's Business Daily, Ken Dulaney, Gartner analyst, commented, "The device is magnificent. It's a work of technological art."
* "It will certainly fly off the shelves as one of the most advanced 3G smartphones available... With a 4.3-inch 480 x 800 pixel LCD display and a rear kick stand, the EVO looks more like a mobile TV than a phone. I would not mind watching the Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals on this screen in a pinch." - Berge Ayvazian, Heavy Reading analyst

CNET, LAPTOP Magazine and eWeek gave HTC EVO 4G awards for Best of Show when it was announced at CTIA this spring. It was also recently cited on MobileTechReview's Best Smartphones and Best Touch Screen Phones lists.

Sprint customers joined in the praise as well:

* "I woke up and thought it was Christmas. This phone is so innovative and Sprint is so far ahead of everyone else when it comes to innovation. I'm so excited and looking forward to getting to know EVO better." - Peggi Terzakis, Chicago, Ill.
* "I couldn't wait until the phone was released. I've been sitting everyday just counting the days until launch. I'm a musician so I'm most excited to test the sound quality, all of the multimedia capabilities and the front and back-facing cameras. This is one unique device." - Orlando Williams, Atlanta, Ga.
* "I've been using the EVO for two days now and this is the best smart phone I've had! Sprint's 3G network is reliable and it will provide our AfterCollege employees throughout the country with reliable internet access. With Sprint's network and hotspot feature, we will have significant cost savings." - Robert Angulo, San Francisco, Calif.
* "I'm excited about this phone. It's huge and I can finally watch videos." - Jordan Grinevitch, Phoenix, Ariz.
* "I'm most excited about the 4G speed and the hotspot. I can get rid of my wireless cards!" - Terence Govan, Lewisville, Texas

Customer favorites on HTC EVO 4G's long list of features include the 4.3-inch screen, dual 8MP video camera capable of capturing HD quality and front-facing 1.3MP camera. They also appreciate the HDMI output jack making it simple to start a movie for your children in the backseat of the car with the phone and then connect to an HDTV to finish it when you arrive at home. 1 Business customers highlight its super-fast 1GHz processor, simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G or Wi-Fi coverage areas enabling Web surfing and more during conversation, and built-in mobile hotspot for up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices.2

AMAZING AT 3G, UNBELIEVABLE AT 4G

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 33 markets. Sprint 4G delivers download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G2,giving HTC EVO 4G the fastest data speeds of any U.S. wireless device available today. HTC EVO 4G's exciting features and applications are compelling and powerful in a 3G world, but they become even more amazing when experienced with 4G speeds.

Sprint 4G covers 43 million people and expects to have up to 120 million people covered by the end of 2010. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 33 markets: Georgia - Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii - Honolulu, Maui; Idaho - Boise; Illinois - Chicago; Maryland - Baltimore; Missouri - Kansas City; Nevada - Las Vegas; North Carolina - Charlotte, Greensboro, (along with High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (along with Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon - Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, York; Texas - Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, 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 4G service in multiple markets, including but not limited to, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.

For more details on HTC EVO 4G, please visit http://www.sprint.com/EVO.

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Sprint IPv6 Deployment Seamless for Businesses; Prepares Them for Continued Growth and Innovation Tweet

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. --To ensure the future availability of new IP addresses for its customers, Sprint (NYSE: S) has completed the first phase of IPv6 deployment for large businesses and wholesale partners that use its domestic Internet backbone. Additional deployment phases will continue through 2010 and by the end of this year, Sprint plans to roll out IPv6 support to its remaining domestic sites and international Internet backbone, including points of presence in the Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. This will give Sprint global businesses and wholesale partners the benefits of IPv6 services on SprintLink Dedicated Internet Access service.

IP is the basis of all Internet communications, connecting billions of devices via unique addresses available through the current protocol, IPv4. However, the dramatic increase in the size of the Internet and in the number of devices accessing it is driving the need for many more IP addresses. Industry experts predict that the pool of available IPv4 addresses will be depleted over the next 12 to 18 months. IPv6 is the Internet community's solution for this issue, increasing the address space from 32 bits in IPv4 to 128 bits in IPv6. This allows for trillions of addresses, enough to accommodate the future needs of every person on the planet.

Sprint IPv6 deployment is a vital step which ensures smooth transition to the new protocol for customers whose critical content and applications rely on Sprint's converged IP backbone. To aid in that transition, Sprint is implementing IPv6 support using a native dual-stack solution, which allows IPv6 to coexist with customers' IPv4 network. This approach requires no changes to customers' network design, easing deployment, troubleshooting, and management of the new IPv6 protocol.

"IP is the glue that allows us to integrate services effectively between wired and wireless, mobile and fixed," said Iyad Tarazi, vice president of Network Development and Engineering, Sprint. "We want to make sure that Sprint's networks are ready to meet business and wholesale partner needs, and we believe that IPv6 capabilities will be crucial to keep the momentum of innovative new services flowing on the Internet as we approach IPv4 exhaustion."

The next phase will extend IPv6 support to Sprint's Global MPLS Layer 3 VPN network, currently planned for 2011, and finally to the wireless network, in early 2012. Sprint has offered IPv6 services on its Peerless IP network since 2007.

Sprint has been a pioneer in the IPv6 evolution, actively involved in the standardization, testing, and deployment of IPv6 since 1997. An early adopter of IPv6 in an experimental capacity, Sprint supports a test-bed network to gain experience with the protocol and to offer service to early adopters. The most up-to-date information about Sprint's ongoing IPv6 rollout is available at http://www.sprintv6.net.

Sprint delivers wireless, wireline and converged solutions through its Business Markets Group (BMG). BMG is a provider of end-to-end solutions, mobile broadband and M2M capabilities for enterprise, small and medium-sized business and public sector customers. Sprint continues to build on its expansive solutions portfolio, which is supported by 3G and 4G mobile broadband, a Cisco Powered Tier 1 global IP network and a growing ecosystem of M2M partners. For more information on Sprint's converged solutions, visit www.sprint.com/convergence. And to join the latest discussions, visit the blog at www.seamlessenterprise.com.

IPv6 support also is available through Sprint Wholesale, which provides customized wireless, M2M, wireline and VOIP services to hundreds of partners worldwide, who in turn serve millions of end-user customers. By reselling leading-edge, world-class assets in white-label form, Sprint has become a preferred provider of wholesale telecommunications solutions for global businesses. Sprint Wholesale thrives on helping our partners bring their unique ideas to life. Visit www.poweryourideas.com to learn more.

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