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From: Sprint Newsroom Alerts
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44:08 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action
on Proposed AT&T and T-Mobile Transaction
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action on Proposed AT&T and
T-Mobile Transaction
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE ), August 31, 2011 -
Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had filed suit
in federal court to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In
response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for
Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:
�The DOJ today delivered a decisive victory for consumers, competition and
our country. By filing suit to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile,
the DOJ has put consumers� interests first. Sprint applauds the DOJ for
conducting a careful and thorough review and for reaching a just decision �
one which will ensure that consumers continue to reap the benefits of a
competitive U.S. wireless industry. Contrary to AT&T�s assertions, today�s
action will preserve American jobs, strengthen the American economy, and
encourage innovation.�
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
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Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44:08 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action
on Proposed AT&T and T-Mobile Transaction
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action on Proposed AT&T and
T-Mobile Transaction
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE ), August 31, 2011 -
Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had filed suit
in federal court to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In
response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for
Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:
�The DOJ today delivered a decisive victory for consumers, competition and
our country. By filing suit to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile,
the DOJ has put consumers� interests first. Sprint applauds the DOJ for
conducting a careful and thorough review and for reaching a just decision �
one which will ensure that consumers continue to reap the benefits of a
competitive U.S. wireless industry. Contrary to AT&T�s assertions, today�s
action will preserve American jobs, strengthen the American economy, and
encourage innovation.�
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
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From: Sprint Newsroom Alerts
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:04:49 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Debut Galaxy S II
With Samsung Epic 4G Touch
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Debut Galaxy S II With Samsung Epic 4G Touch
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & DALLAS (BUSINESS WIRE ),
August 30, 2011 - Sprint (NYSE: S), the first national wireless carrier to
launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, and Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United
States1, today announced the upcoming availability of the first Samsung
Galaxy S� II product to be available in the United States, Samsung Galaxy
S� II, Epic� 4G Touch.
As Sprint�s 27th 4G-capable device, Epic 4G Touch boasts a 4.52-inch Super
AMOLED� Plus touchscreen and one of the industry�s fastest dual-core
processors, the new Samsung Exynos�, bringing it rich content at blazingly
fast speeds. Customers will benefit from a large screen which will offer a
vibrant viewing experience delivering the best picture quality at the
fastest speeds available.
Epic 4G Touch will cost just $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a new two-year
service agreement or eligible upgrade. It will be available beginning Sept.
16 in all Sprint Sales channels, including Sprint stores, Web sales
(www.sprint.com
) and Telesales (1-800-Sprint1). Visit
www.sprint.com/epictouch
for more information.
Beginning today, customers can pre-order Epic 4G Touch at any
participating Sprint store with the purchase of a $50 Sprint gift card.
Customers who pre-order Epic 4G Touch will have their name added to the
Device Wait List and be contacted to set up an appointment to complete
their smartphone purchase beginning Sept. 16. Through the pre-order
process, customers will know they are able to get the device they want and
receive the full retail experience, including Sprint�s Ready Now service.
�Sprint is proud to build on the success of the first Galaxy S product,
Samsung Epic 4G, with the first U.S. device in the next generation of
Samsung�s award-winning Galaxy S lineup, Epic 4G Touch,� said Fared Adib,
vice president�Product Development, Sprint. �Epic 4G Touch is a powerful
smartphone that delivers vibrant and exciting content at lightning fast
speeds. This device is ultra-thin yet ultra-powerful with a screen that
rivals anything else in the industry.�
Epic 4G Touch is one of the thinnest smartphones, measuring just 0.38
inches thick. Its Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers brilliant
colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing
experience. It is built on Android� 2.3, Gingerbread, and powered by one of
the fastest dual-core processors available along with the blazing-fast
Sprint 4G speeds on America�s Favorite 4G Network2.
Other key features include:
* Samsung Exynos� 1.2GHz dual-core processor
* Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and
flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing
camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled
devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G network
* Voice Talk by Vlingo� allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice
commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web
browsing and search
* Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have
active and any items that may have been downloaded and to check on memory
usage via the Task Manager widget
* Screen grab feature allows users to easily take a screen capture of the
phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
* Samsung�s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and
customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
* Visual Voicemail
* Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management
policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile
conferencing while on the go
* microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
* Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
* Access to more than 250,000 apps through Android Market�
�We are proud to build upon the successful launch of the original Galaxy S
with Sprint last year,� said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. �The
Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch is the next-generation premium smartphone that
delivers top-of-the-line features and design, as well as blazing fast
speeds with Sprint�s 4G network and Samsung�s new Exynos dual core
processor.�
Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data
plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones.
Sprint�s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited
Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the
Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium
Data add-on charge � a savings of $40 per month vs. Verizon�s comparable
plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month vs. Verizon�s
450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web. The Mobile Hotspot option
is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight
Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and
surcharges).
Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer
satisfaction according to results from the 2011 American Customer
Satisfaction Index
. In addition to tying for first place among wireless
carriers, Sprint was also the most improved company in customer
satisfaction, across all industries, during the last three years, according
to the survey.
As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G
technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September
2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For
more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G
.
Sprint�s annual developer conference, now called the Sprint Open Solutions
Conference, will be held Nov. 2-4 in Santa Clara, Calif. Throughout the
three-day conference, developers, enterprises and entrepreneurs will learn
about Sprint�s open enablement strategy, creating applications for 4G and
3D, enterprise machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, go-to-market strategies,
approaches to make developers more profitable, and current Sprint tools and
capabilities across devices, networks and platforms. For additional
information and to register for the conference, visit
http://ping.fm/HBloE
.
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products
throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2010 consolidated sales of (US)$135.8 billion. Employing approximately
190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of
eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile
Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT
Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the
fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of
digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more
information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
Visit www.sprint.com/newswroom
or www.sprint.com/presskits
for more information and
images.
1 Based upon reported shipment data for Q1 2011, Strategy Analytics� U.S.
Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.2 Based on number of Sprint 4G
subscribers vs. those on other wireless 4G (WiMAX and LTE) networks in the
United States.
Photos/Multimedia�Gallery Available:
http://ping.fm/xE12x
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Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:04:49 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Debut Galaxy S II
With Samsung Epic 4G Touch
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Debut Galaxy S II With Samsung Epic 4G Touch
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & DALLAS (BUSINESS WIRE ),
August 30, 2011 - Sprint (NYSE: S), the first national wireless carrier to
launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, and Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United
States1, today announced the upcoming availability of the first Samsung
Galaxy S� II product to be available in the United States, Samsung Galaxy
S� II, Epic� 4G Touch.
As Sprint�s 27th 4G-capable device, Epic 4G Touch boasts a 4.52-inch Super
AMOLED� Plus touchscreen and one of the industry�s fastest dual-core
processors, the new Samsung Exynos�, bringing it rich content at blazingly
fast speeds. Customers will benefit from a large screen which will offer a
vibrant viewing experience delivering the best picture quality at the
fastest speeds available.
Epic 4G Touch will cost just $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a new two-year
service agreement or eligible upgrade. It will be available beginning Sept.
16 in all Sprint Sales channels, including Sprint stores, Web sales
(www.sprint.com
) and Telesales (1-800-Sprint1). Visit
www.sprint.com/epictouch
for more information.
Beginning today, customers can pre-order Epic 4G Touch at any
participating Sprint store with the purchase of a $50 Sprint gift card.
Customers who pre-order Epic 4G Touch will have their name added to the
Device Wait List and be contacted to set up an appointment to complete
their smartphone purchase beginning Sept. 16. Through the pre-order
process, customers will know they are able to get the device they want and
receive the full retail experience, including Sprint�s Ready Now service.
�Sprint is proud to build on the success of the first Galaxy S product,
Samsung Epic 4G, with the first U.S. device in the next generation of
Samsung�s award-winning Galaxy S lineup, Epic 4G Touch,� said Fared Adib,
vice president�Product Development, Sprint. �Epic 4G Touch is a powerful
smartphone that delivers vibrant and exciting content at lightning fast
speeds. This device is ultra-thin yet ultra-powerful with a screen that
rivals anything else in the industry.�
Epic 4G Touch is one of the thinnest smartphones, measuring just 0.38
inches thick. Its Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers brilliant
colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing
experience. It is built on Android� 2.3, Gingerbread, and powered by one of
the fastest dual-core processors available along with the blazing-fast
Sprint 4G speeds on America�s Favorite 4G Network2.
Other key features include:
* Samsung Exynos� 1.2GHz dual-core processor
* Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and
flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing
camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled
devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G network
* Voice Talk by Vlingo� allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice
commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web
browsing and search
* Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have
active and any items that may have been downloaded and to check on memory
usage via the Task Manager widget
* Screen grab feature allows users to easily take a screen capture of the
phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
* Samsung�s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and
customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
* Visual Voicemail
* Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management
policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile
conferencing while on the go
* microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
* Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
* Access to more than 250,000 apps through Android Market�
�We are proud to build upon the successful launch of the original Galaxy S
with Sprint last year,� said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. �The
Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch is the next-generation premium smartphone that
delivers top-of-the-line features and design, as well as blazing fast
speeds with Sprint�s 4G network and Samsung�s new Exynos dual core
processor.�
Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data
plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones.
Sprint�s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited
Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the
Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium
Data add-on charge � a savings of $40 per month vs. Verizon�s comparable
plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month vs. Verizon�s
450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web. The Mobile Hotspot option
is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight
Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and
surcharges).
Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer
satisfaction according to results from the 2011 American Customer
Satisfaction Index
. In addition to tying for first place among wireless
carriers, Sprint was also the most improved company in customer
satisfaction, across all industries, during the last three years, according
to the survey.
As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G
technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September
2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For
more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G
.
Sprint�s annual developer conference, now called the Sprint Open Solutions
Conference, will be held Nov. 2-4 in Santa Clara, Calif. Throughout the
three-day conference, developers, enterprises and entrepreneurs will learn
about Sprint�s open enablement strategy, creating applications for 4G and
3D, enterprise machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, go-to-market strategies,
approaches to make developers more profitable, and current Sprint tools and
capabilities across devices, networks and platforms. For additional
information and to register for the conference, visit
http://ping.fm/HBloE
.
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products
throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2010 consolidated sales of (US)$135.8 billion. Employing approximately
190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of
eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile
Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT
Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the
fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of
digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more
information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
Visit www.sprint.com/newswroom
or www.sprint.com/presskits
for more information and
images.
1 Based upon reported shipment data for Q1 2011, Strategy Analytics� U.S.
Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.2 Based on number of Sprint 4G
subscribers vs. those on other wireless 4G (WiMAX and LTE) networks in the
United States.
Photos/Multimedia�Gallery Available:
http://ping.fm/xE12x
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From: Sprint Newsroom Alerts
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44:08 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action
on Proposed AT&T and T-Mobile Transaction
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action on Proposed AT&T and
T-Mobile Transaction
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE ), August 31, 2011 -
Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had filed suit
in federal court to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In
response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for
Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:
�The DOJ today delivered a decisive victory for consumers, competition and
our country. By filing suit to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile,
the DOJ has put consumers� interests first. Sprint applauds the DOJ for
conducting a careful and thorough review and for reaching a just decision �
one which will ensure that consumers continue to reap the benefits of a
competitive U.S. wireless industry. Contrary to AT&T�s assertions, today�s
action will preserve American jobs, strengthen the American economy, and
encourage innovation.�
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
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Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44:08 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action
on Proposed AT&T and T-Mobile Transaction
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action on Proposed AT&T and
T-Mobile Transaction
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE ), August 31, 2011 -
Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had filed suit
in federal court to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In
response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for
Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:
�The DOJ today delivered a decisive victory for consumers, competition and
our country. By filing suit to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile,
the DOJ has put consumers� interests first. Sprint applauds the DOJ for
conducting a careful and thorough review and for reaching a just decision �
one which will ensure that consumers continue to reap the benefits of a
competitive U.S. wireless industry. Contrary to AT&T�s assertions, today�s
action will preserve American jobs, strengthen the American economy, and
encourage innovation.�
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
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From: Sprint Newsroom Alerts
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44:08 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action
on Proposed AT&T and T-Mobile Transaction
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action on Proposed AT&T and
T-Mobile Transaction
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE ), August 31, 2011 -
Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had filed suit
in federal court to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In
response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for
Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:
�The DOJ today delivered a decisive victory for consumers, competition and
our country. By filing suit to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile,
the DOJ has put consumers� interests first. Sprint applauds the DOJ for
conducting a careful and thorough review and for reaching a just decision �
one which will ensure that consumers continue to reap the benefits of a
competitive U.S. wireless industry. Contrary to AT&T�s assertions, today�s
action will preserve American jobs, strengthen the American economy, and
encourage innovation.�
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
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Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44:08 -0400 (EDT)
To:
Subject: Sprint Newsroom: Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action
on Proposed AT&T and T-Mobile Transaction
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint Statement on Department of Justice Action on Proposed AT&T and
T-Mobile Transaction
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE ), August 31, 2011 -
Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had filed suit
in federal court to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA. In
response, Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president of Government Affairs for
Sprint (NYSE: S), issued the following statement:
�The DOJ today delivered a decisive victory for consumers, competition and
our country. By filing suit to block AT&T�s proposed takeover of T-Mobile,
the DOJ has put consumers� interests first. Sprint applauds the DOJ for
conducting a careful and thorough review and for reaching a just decision �
one which will ensure that consumers continue to reap the benefits of a
competitive U.S. wireless industry. Contrary to AT&T�s assertions, today�s
action will preserve American jobs, strengthen the American economy, and
encourage innovation.�
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sprint Nextel Corporation has posted the following release to its Newsroom
website:
Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Debut Galaxy S II With Samsung Epic 4G Touch
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & DALLAS (BUSINESS WIRE ),
August 30, 2011 - Sprint (NYSE: S), the first national wireless carrier to
launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, and Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United
States1, today announced the upcoming availability of the first Samsung
Galaxy S� II product to be available in the United States, Samsung Galaxy
S� II, Epic� 4G Touch.
As Sprint�s 27th 4G-capable device, Epic 4G Touch boasts a 4.52-inch Super
AMOLED� Plus touchscreen and one of the industry�s fastest dual-core
processors, the new Samsung Exynos�, bringing it rich content at blazingly
fast speeds. Customers will benefit from a large screen which will offer a
vibrant viewing experience delivering the best picture quality at the
fastest speeds available.
Epic 4G Touch will cost just $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a new two-year
service agreement or eligible upgrade. It will be available beginning Sept.
16 in all Sprint Sales channels, including Sprint stores, Web sales
(www.sprint.com
) and Telesales (1-800-Sprint1). Visit
www.sprint.com/epictouch
for more information.
Beginning today, customers can pre-order Epic 4G Touch at any
participating Sprint store with the purchase of a $50 Sprint gift card.
Customers who pre-order Epic 4G Touch will have their name added to the
Device Wait List and be contacted to set up an appointment to complete
their smartphone purchase beginning Sept. 16. Through the pre-order
process, customers will know they are able to get the device they want and
receive the full retail experience, including Sprint�s Ready Now service.
�Sprint is proud to build on the success of the first Galaxy S product,
Samsung Epic 4G, with the first U.S. device in the next generation of
Samsung�s award-winning Galaxy S lineup, Epic 4G Touch,� said Fared Adib,
vice president�Product Development, Sprint. �Epic 4G Touch is a powerful
smartphone that delivers vibrant and exciting content at lightning fast
speeds. This device is ultra-thin yet ultra-powerful with a screen that
rivals anything else in the industry.�
Epic 4G Touch is one of the thinnest smartphones, measuring just 0.38
inches thick. Its Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers brilliant
colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing
experience. It is built on Android� 2.3, Gingerbread, and powered by one of
the fastest dual-core processors available along with the blazing-fast
Sprint 4G speeds on America�s Favorite 4G Network2.
Other key features include:
* Samsung Exynos� 1.2GHz dual-core processor
* Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and
flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing
camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled
devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G network
* Voice Talk by Vlingo� allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice
commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web
browsing and search
* Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have
active and any items that may have been downloaded and to check on memory
usage via the Task Manager widget
* Screen grab feature allows users to easily take a screen capture of the
phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
* Samsung�s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and
customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
* Visual Voicemail
* Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management
policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile
conferencing while on the go
* microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
* Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
* Access to more than 250,000 apps through Android Market�
�We are proud to build upon the successful launch of the original Galaxy S
with Sprint last year,� said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. �The
Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch is the next-generation premium smartphone that
delivers top-of-the-line features and design, as well as blazing fast
speeds with Sprint�s 4G network and Samsung�s new Exynos dual core
processor.�
Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data
plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones.
Sprint�s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited
Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the
Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium
Data add-on charge � a savings of $40 per month vs. Verizon�s comparable
plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month vs. Verizon�s
450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web. The Mobile Hotspot option
is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight
Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and
surcharges).
Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer
satisfaction according to results from the 2011 American Customer
Satisfaction Index
. In addition to tying for first place among wireless
carriers, Sprint was also the most improved company in customer
satisfaction, across all industries, during the last three years, according
to the survey.
As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G
technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September
2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For
more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G
.
Sprint�s annual developer conference, now called the Sprint Open Solutions
Conference, will be held Nov. 2-4 in Santa Clara, Calif. Throughout the
three-day conference, developers, enterprises and entrepreneurs will learn
about Sprint�s open enablement strategy, creating applications for 4G and
3D, enterprise machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, go-to-market strategies,
approaches to make developers more profitable, and current Sprint tools and
capabilities across devices, networks and platforms. For additional
information and to register for the conference, visit
http://ping.fm/38i0s
.
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products
throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2010 consolidated sales of (US)$135.8 billion. Employing approximately
190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of
eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile
Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT
Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the
fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of
digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more
information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
Visit www.sprint.com/newswroom
or www.sprint.com/presskits
for more information and
images.
1 Based upon reported shipment data for Q1 2011, Strategy Analytics� U.S.
Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
2 Based on number of Sprint 4G subscribers vs. those on other wireless 4G
(WiMAX and LTE) networks in the United States.
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Sprint First U.S. Carrier to Debut Galaxy S II With Samsung Epic 4G Touch
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & DALLAS (BUSINESS WIRE ),
August 30, 2011 - Sprint (NYSE: S), the first national wireless carrier to
launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, and Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United
States1, today announced the upcoming availability of the first Samsung
Galaxy S� II product to be available in the United States, Samsung Galaxy
S� II, Epic� 4G Touch.
As Sprint�s 27th 4G-capable device, Epic 4G Touch boasts a 4.52-inch Super
AMOLED� Plus touchscreen and one of the industry�s fastest dual-core
processors, the new Samsung Exynos�, bringing it rich content at blazingly
fast speeds. Customers will benefit from a large screen which will offer a
vibrant viewing experience delivering the best picture quality at the
fastest speeds available.
Epic 4G Touch will cost just $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a new two-year
service agreement or eligible upgrade. It will be available beginning Sept.
16 in all Sprint Sales channels, including Sprint stores, Web sales
(www.sprint.com
) and Telesales (1-800-Sprint1). Visit
www.sprint.com/epictouch
for more information.
Beginning today, customers can pre-order Epic 4G Touch at any
participating Sprint store with the purchase of a $50 Sprint gift card.
Customers who pre-order Epic 4G Touch will have their name added to the
Device Wait List and be contacted to set up an appointment to complete
their smartphone purchase beginning Sept. 16. Through the pre-order
process, customers will know they are able to get the device they want and
receive the full retail experience, including Sprint�s Ready Now service.
�Sprint is proud to build on the success of the first Galaxy S product,
Samsung Epic 4G, with the first U.S. device in the next generation of
Samsung�s award-winning Galaxy S lineup, Epic 4G Touch,� said Fared Adib,
vice president�Product Development, Sprint. �Epic 4G Touch is a powerful
smartphone that delivers vibrant and exciting content at lightning fast
speeds. This device is ultra-thin yet ultra-powerful with a screen that
rivals anything else in the industry.�
Epic 4G Touch is one of the thinnest smartphones, measuring just 0.38
inches thick. Its Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers brilliant
colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing
experience. It is built on Android� 2.3, Gingerbread, and powered by one of
the fastest dual-core processors available along with the blazing-fast
Sprint 4G speeds on America�s Favorite 4G Network2.
Other key features include:
* Samsung Exynos� 1.2GHz dual-core processor
* Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and
flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing
camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled
devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G network
* Voice Talk by Vlingo� allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice
commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web
browsing and search
* Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have
active and any items that may have been downloaded and to check on memory
usage via the Task Manager widget
* Screen grab feature allows users to easily take a screen capture of the
phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
* Samsung�s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and
customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
* Visual Voicemail
* Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management
policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile
conferencing while on the go
* microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
* Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
* Access to more than 250,000 apps through Android Market�
�We are proud to build upon the successful launch of the original Galaxy S
with Sprint last year,� said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. �The
Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch is the next-generation premium smartphone that
delivers top-of-the-line features and design, as well as blazing fast
speeds with Sprint�s 4G network and Samsung�s new Exynos dual core
processor.�
Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the Sprint Everything Data
plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones.
Sprint�s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited
Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the
Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium
Data add-on charge � a savings of $40 per month vs. Verizon�s comparable
plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per month vs. Verizon�s
450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web. The Mobile Hotspot option
is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight
Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and
surcharges).
Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer
satisfaction according to results from the 2011 American Customer
Satisfaction Index
. In addition to tying for first place among wireless
carriers, Sprint was also the most improved company in customer
satisfaction, across all industries, during the last three years, according
to the survey.
As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G
technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September
2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For
more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G
.
Sprint�s annual developer conference, now called the Sprint Open Solutions
Conference, will be held Nov. 2-4 in Santa Clara, Calif. Throughout the
three-day conference, developers, enterprises and entrepreneurs will learn
about Sprint�s open enablement strategy, creating applications for 4G and
3D, enterprise machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, go-to-market strategies,
approaches to make developers more profitable, and current Sprint tools and
capabilities across devices, networks and platforms. For additional
information and to register for the conference, visit
http://ping.fm/38i0s
.
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 52 million
customers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
it as one of the nation�s greenest companies, the highest of any
telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
www.sprint.com
or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint
.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products
throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2010 consolidated sales of (US)$135.8 billion. Employing approximately
190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of
eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile
Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT
Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the
fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of
digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more
information, please visit www.samsung.com
.
Visit www.sprint.com/newswroom
or www.sprint.com/presskits
for more information and
images.
1 Based upon reported shipment data for Q1 2011, Strategy Analytics� U.S.
Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
2 Based on number of Sprint 4G subscribers vs. those on other wireless 4G
(WiMAX and LTE) networks in the United States.
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Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:29:29 +0000 (UTC)
To: Chris Sweeney
Subject: 2011-08-29 02:17:57 (Ml 4.6) GULF OF ALASKA 56.4 -147.5 (5876c)
4.6 Ml - GULF OF ALASKA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude 4.6
Ml
Date-Time
* 29 Aug 2011 02:17:57 UTC
* 28 Aug 2011 16:17:57 near epicenter
* 28 Aug 2011 21:17:57 standard time in your timezone
Location
56.385N 147.497W
Depth 9 km
Distances
* 316 km (196 miles) ESE (114 degrees) of Chiniak, AK
* 335 km (208 miles) ESE (116 degrees) of Kodiak, AK
* 339 km (210 miles) ESE (115 degrees) of Kodiak Station, AK
* 550 km (342 miles) SSE (165 degrees) of Anchorage, AK
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal:
0.4 km; Vertical 3.3 km
Parameters Nph
= 103; Dmin = ; Rmss = 0.66 seconds; Gp = 0�
M-type = Ml; Version = 1
Event ID AK
10304449
For updates, maps, and technical information, see:
Event Page
or
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
Alaska Earthquake Information Center
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:29:29 +0000 (UTC)
To: Chris Sweeney
Subject: 2011-08-29 02:17:57 (Ml 4.6) GULF OF ALASKA 56.4 -147.5 (5876c)
4.6 Ml - GULF OF ALASKA
Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude 4.6
Ml
Date-Time
* 29 Aug 2011 02:17:57 UTC
* 28 Aug 2011 16:17:57 near epicenter
* 28 Aug 2011 21:17:57 standard time in your timezone
Location
56.385N 147.497W
Depth 9 km
Distances
* 316 km (196 miles) ESE (114 degrees) of Chiniak, AK
* 335 km (208 miles) ESE (116 degrees) of Kodiak, AK
* 339 km (210 miles) ESE (115 degrees) of Kodiak Station, AK
* 550 km (342 miles) SSE (165 degrees) of Anchorage, AK
Location Uncertainty
Horizontal:
0.4 km; Vertical 3.3 km
Parameters Nph
= 103; Dmin = ; Rmss = 0.66 seconds; Gp = 0�
M-type = Ml; Version = 1
Event ID AK
10304449
For updates, maps, and technical information, see:
Event Page
or
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
Alaska Earthquake Information Center
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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