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2012-11-14 16:32:07 UTC
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Sprint Adding 4G LTE to Nine Additional Cities in Coming Month
Power data users in several cities will soon enjoy a 4G LTE experienc
with the only truly unlimited 4G LTE plans from a national carrie
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 13, 2012 - Continuin
its aggressive push to deliver an enhanced top-tier network experienc
for customers, Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today that its 4G LTE networ
build is progressing in nine additional cities within its nationwid
3G footprint
Work has begun on the 4G LTE Network in the following additiona
areas
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn
Fort Smith, Ark
Ardmore, Okla
Oakland/Fremont
Michigan City
McAllen/Edinburg
Hayward, Calif. La Porte, Ind. Mission, Texa
Key West, Fla
Bloomington, Ind
Eau Claire, Wis
"We're committed to providing improved 3G and 4G LTE as quickl
as possible, and keeping our customers informed as to when and wher
they can experience the new network's superior performance an
speed," said Bob Azzi, senior vice president-Network, Sprint
"Our customers depend on their mobile devices as their primar
source of communication, business connectivity and entertainment
We're delivering all of that functionality at a very competitiv
price.
During the pre-launch phase, Sprint customers with capable devices ma
begin to see 4G LTE coverage in these areas and are welcome to use th
network even before it officially launches. Sprint plans to announc
commercial availability of 4G LTE in these cities in the comin
months, followed by continued enhancements in coverage, performanc
and reliability. Ultimately, Sprint's 4G LTE coverage is expected t
largely match the existing nationwide 3G footprint
Sprint has announced more than 125 cities where Sprint 4G LTE is o
its way, including Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Indianapolis; Los Angeles
Memphis, Tenn.; Miami; Nashville, Tenn.; New Orleans; New York
Philadelphia; and Washington, D.C. To find out more about whic
markets currently have Sprint 4G LTE and which markets are comin
next, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE
Sprint introduced its all-new 4G LTE network in July 2012 an
currently offers service in 32 cities1. As part of its overall networ
strategy, Sprint is also doing a complete overhaul of its 3
infrastructure so that customers can enjoy better wireless signa
strength, in-building coverage, and fewer dropped/blocked calls. Thes
enhancements are now available to customers in several markets acros
the country, with significant deployment in Baltimore, Boston
Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., and will continu
to improve in the weeks and months ahead. With these enhancements t
Sprint's 3G network, the company's prepaid customers, on Virgin Mobil
and Boost Mobile, will also benefit and can expect to see bette
coverage, improved network reliability and voice quality resulting i
up to 20 to 30 percent fewer dropped and blocked calls
Unlimited + Sprint 4G LTE = Game-changing wireless offer fo
customer
In today's competitive wireless market, the value of unlimited ha
never been more apparent and Sprint is clearly a leading choice i
wireless. Customers with capable devices can combine Sprint's all-ne
3G and 4G LTE networks and enjoy unlimited data while on the Sprin
network. Data usage continues to increase and consumers value Trul
Unlimited data because it's simple and straightforward while on th
Sprint network there is no metering, no throttling, and no need t
share data, which increases the likelihood of a surprise monthly bil
because of overage charges
Coupled with unbeatable plans and fast devices, Sprint has bee
working hard to deliver the best customer experience in the past fe
years. The 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index ranked Sprint No
1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and mos
improved, across all 47 industries measured, over the last four years
And Sprint has been ranked Highest in Satisfaction with the Purchas
Experience among Full-service Wireless Providers three times in a ro
by J.D. Power and Associates.
Sprint Adding 4G LTE to Nine Additional Cities in Coming Month
Power data users in several cities will soon enjoy a 4G LTE experienc
with the only truly unlimited 4G LTE plans from a national carrie
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 13, 2012 - Continuin
its aggressive push to deliver an enhanced top-tier network experienc
for customers, Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today that its 4G LTE networ
build is progressing in nine additional cities within its nationwid
3G footprint
Work has begun on the 4G LTE Network in the following additiona
areas
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn
Fort Smith, Ark
Ardmore, Okla
Oakland/Fremont
Michigan City
McAllen/Edinburg
Hayward, Calif. La Porte, Ind. Mission, Texa
Key West, Fla
Bloomington, Ind
Eau Claire, Wis
"We're committed to providing improved 3G and 4G LTE as quickl
as possible, and keeping our customers informed as to when and wher
they can experience the new network's superior performance an
speed," said Bob Azzi, senior vice president-Network, Sprint
"Our customers depend on their mobile devices as their primar
source of communication, business connectivity and entertainment
We're delivering all of that functionality at a very competitiv
price.
During the pre-launch phase, Sprint customers with capable devices ma
begin to see 4G LTE coverage in these areas and are welcome to use th
network even before it officially launches. Sprint plans to announc
commercial availability of 4G LTE in these cities in the comin
months, followed by continued enhancements in coverage, performanc
and reliability. Ultimately, Sprint's 4G LTE coverage is expected t
largely match the existing nationwide 3G footprint
Sprint has announced more than 125 cities where Sprint 4G LTE is o
its way, including Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Indianapolis; Los Angeles
Memphis, Tenn.; Miami; Nashville, Tenn.; New Orleans; New York
Philadelphia; and Washington, D.C. To find out more about whic
markets currently have Sprint 4G LTE and which markets are comin
next, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE
Sprint introduced its all-new 4G LTE network in July 2012 an
currently offers service in 32 cities1. As part of its overall networ
strategy, Sprint is also doing a complete overhaul of its 3
infrastructure so that customers can enjoy better wireless signa
strength, in-building coverage, and fewer dropped/blocked calls. Thes
enhancements are now available to customers in several markets acros
the country, with significant deployment in Baltimore, Boston
Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., and will continu
to improve in the weeks and months ahead. With these enhancements t
Sprint's 3G network, the company's prepaid customers, on Virgin Mobil
and Boost Mobile, will also benefit and can expect to see bette
coverage, improved network reliability and voice quality resulting i
up to 20 to 30 percent fewer dropped and blocked calls
Unlimited + Sprint 4G LTE = Game-changing wireless offer fo
customer
In today's competitive wireless market, the value of unlimited ha
never been more apparent and Sprint is clearly a leading choice i
wireless. Customers with capable devices can combine Sprint's all-ne
3G and 4G LTE networks and enjoy unlimited data while on the Sprin
network. Data usage continues to increase and consumers value Trul
Unlimited data because it's simple and straightforward while on th
Sprint network there is no metering, no throttling, and no need t
share data, which increases the likelihood of a surprise monthly bil
because of overage charges
Coupled with unbeatable plans and fast devices, Sprint has bee
working hard to deliver the best customer experience in the past fe
years. The 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index ranked Sprint No
1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and mos
improved, across all 47 industries measured, over the last four years
And Sprint has been ranked Highest in Satisfaction with the Purchas
Experience among Full-service Wireless Providers three times in a ro
by J.D. Power and Associates.