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Sprint’s exclusive loyalty program turns one

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When Sprint (NYSE: S) launched its exclusive rewards program for its most loyal and high-value customers a year ago, the company had no idea how popular the program would be. The exclusive benefits Premier members received have helped to foster loyalty between Sprint and its customers. According to a recent GFK [...]




Who’s No. 1 – Again? PC World Test and Ron Burgundy Confirms It: Sprint’s Now Network Again Named San Diego’s Most Reliable 3G Network

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reliable? Dependable? Steadfast? Yes, yes and yes. All of those words are appropriate when referring to Sprint’s (NYSE: S) 3G network in San Diego, where it scored perfect connectivity rates as part of a recent 13-city 3G test by PC World magazine. Sprint was perfect in San Diego, and — for [...]


Sprint Expands Its “Buyback” Program; Customers Can Trade in Any Eligible Cell Phone, Even from Other Carriers, for Account Credit

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sprint Nextel [NYSE: S] CEO Dan Hesse today announced the launch of an expanded wireless buy-back program for wireless devices while testifying at a green telecom hearing on Capitol Hill. Sprint’s expanded Buyback program, intended to boost U.S. wireless recycling rates, now offers an instant point-of-sale credit to current and new Sprint customers who [...]


Question: How Much Markup Is In Text Messaging?

I was just sent a link from one of our readers Bitbucket, on how much the markup is on a text message. I know we have all ranted about this before, but if you had to guess, would it be 100%? You aren’t even close. Guess again. 1000 Percent? Still way off. Last chance. [...]


Sprint 4G Rolls out with Seattle Launch

The wireless future just arrived in Seattle. Sprint today announced the launch of Sprint 4G mobile broadband throughout the Seattle area. As a result, streaming video, fast file downloads and uploads and turbo-charged web browsing are no longer just home, office or coffee shop benefits. Sprint 4G customers can enjoy a blazing fast wireless [...]




Sprint Nextel Completes Acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA

Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) and Virgin Mobile USA, Inc., (NYSE: VM) today announced that they have completed their previously announced merger transaction. The acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA strengthens Sprint’s position in the growing prepaid segment by bringing together the iconic Virgin Mobile brand with Sprint’s successful Boost Mobile business.
  
Earlier today, Virgin Mobile [...]


As the Holiday Driving Season Begins, Sprint Urges Customers to Focus on Driving

Whether you are driving across the country or just across town for the holidays, Sprint (NYSE:S) urges you to keep this in mind: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2008 distracted driving was responsible for 16 percent of all traffic fatalities and 21 percent of all traffic injury accidents.
While there are a [...]


Sprint Touch Pro 2 Available In Stores and Online

Just a friendly reminder that the Sprint Touch Pro 2 is out for $350 after rebates. We mentioned it would be available today about a week ago but we figured it’s worth a friendly reminder:)  You can go in stores or go online here to get your hands on one.
For those of you [...]


Sprint’s Touch Pro 2 Coming Sept. 8

The floodgates are getting ready to open with the second US carrier to have the Touch Pro 2 and it’s just over a week away. The pricing is exactly in line with TMo at $350 with a two year contract and after rebates, but I’d bet we’ll see discounts online like we saw [...]


Sprint Touch Pro 2 Spotted and Dated

User bigchico68 of SprintUsers forums just had some face time with the Sprint variant of the Touch Pro 2 and he shared some photos. With respect to the Touch Pro 2 he said
I just got visual confirmation of the Touch Pro 2. It is awesome I got to play with it. It will be [...]