Sprint Newsroom: Calling All Developers: Create the Next Big App at the Sprint Hackathon

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Calling All Developers: Create the Next Big App at the Sprint Hackathon

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 26, 2012 - Sprint (NYSE:S), Samsung and the Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP) are challenging developers to turn their app ideas into reality at the Sprint Hackathon during the Open Solutions Conference in San Jose, Calif. The Hackathon will be held Tuesday, Oct. 23, and all developers who register will be given free registration to the Sprint Open Solutions Conference, Oct. 24-25.

The Sprint Hackathon will feature several categories with cash prizes. The top app will receive special recognition during Sprint CEO Dan Hesse's keynote address on Oct. 25. The categories for the competition include:

• Best in Show – The top overall app will win great prizes and be recognized during Sprint CEO Dan Hesse's Thursday evening keynote address.
• Best NFC App – Show us what you can do with NFC in any type of app, not just payments.
• Best HTML5/Hybrid App – HTML5 is the next big thing; let's see what you can do.
• Samsung Categories – Compete to create unique user experiences using Samsung S Pen™ SDK. Demonstrate how to enhance your app to the next level integrating with many S Pen features.
• Best Commerce App – Create apps that integrate with mobile wallets, make mobile payments, or offer the best retail experience.
• Best Use of Mobile Advertising – Looking for apps that most effectively use ads with the best user experience.

"Sprint is excited to host a hackathon event with Samsung and WIP in conjunction with the Open Solutions Conference," said Kevin McGinnis, vice president-Product, Sprint. "Sprint is committed to exposing capabilities that will help developers create richer apps. By holding this event with our Open Solutions Conference, we are giving developers the opportunity to collaborate and network with experts in the mobile ecosystem. We are looking forward to seeing the creativity that will bring the next big app to market."

The registration cost is $20. Registration and additional information about the Sprint Hackathon is available at http://sprinthackathon.eventbrite.com.

Sprint Open Solutions Conference

The Sprint Open Solutions Conference will be held Oct. 24-25 at the San Jose, Calif., Convention Center. The conference is a fundamental component of Sprint's open strategy and a forum for connecting developers and other solution providers with capabilities enabled by Sprint and its partners. The registration cost is $350. Developers can register and find additional information about the Open Solutions Conference at http://developer.sprint.com/OSC2012.

A preliminary agenda for the Open Solutions Conference is now posted on the Sprint Developer website. Key panel discussions and sessions include mobile commerce, mobile advertising, mobile security, cloud services, M2M solutions and a venture capital perspective on the mobile ecosystem.

Throughout the two-day conference, developers, ecosystem partners and executive attendees will get an up-close view into the latest tools and capabilities from Sprint and Sprint's solution-providing partners. Additional events at the Open Solutions Conference include keynote presentations from various industry leaders, breakout sessions, coding sessions, event sponsor exhibits and business-critical networking opportunities.

About Sprint Developer Program

Sprint offers customers access to thousands of apps and data services and a variety of award-winning smartphones that use Android, iOS, RIM and Microsoft Windows^® platforms. Sprint views the developer community as a forum for creativity and ensuring choice for customers. The company invests in technology and processes that enable developers to have access to important capabilities unique to Sprint's networks, and Sprint offers access to a breadth of APIs to make apps richer. The Sprint Developer Program was established in 2001, and Sprint views open collaboration with developers as critical to ensuring continued evolution and success of the program.

Visit http://developer.sprint.com to learn more about the Sprint Developer Program and to take advantage of the resources and tools available to developers.

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 56 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2012 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. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 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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Sprint Newsroom Notification: Boost Mobile Squeezes Latest Technology into Ultra-Thin LG Venice

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Sprint Newsroom Notification: Assurance Wireless Marks One-Year Anniversary of Providing Cell Phones and Wireless Service to Maine Residents

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Sprint Newsroom Notification: Assurance Wireless Marks One-Year Anniversary of Providing Cell Phones and Wireless Service to Massachusetts Residents

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Sprint Newsroom: Truly Unlimited Sprint 4G LTE Blazes into More Cities - Brings Power, Simplicity and Value

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Truly Unlimited Sprint 4G LTE Blazes into More Cities - Brings Power, Simplicity and Value

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 24, 2012 - Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced availability of 4G LTE to customers in Lawrence, Kan.; Topeka, Kan.; Wichita, Kan.; Waukegan-Lake County, Ill.; and Barnstable-Hyannis/Mid-Cape, Mass. Sprint's wireless customers in these metro areas will benefit from the speed, value and simplicity of the Sprint 4G LTE experience. Through its exceptional selection of smartphones and a Truly Unlimited^SM data plan, Sprint offers an unbeatable package for wireless users.

"In addition to the 19 cities we have already launched, we recently announced that Sprint 4G LTE will be available in more than 100 cities in the coming months," said Bob Azzi, senior vice president-Network, Sprint. "Today's news moves us even further toward achieving that goal. We strive to deliver a top-notch network experience combined with winning devices and unlimited nationwide data plans – all of which are designed to support the ways our customers use their mobile devices today and tomorrow."

A strong, robust wireless network is increasingly important as wireless users want to access emails quickly, upload photos/videos to friends and family, and routinely check in with social networks – all on their smartphone. Keeping up with current wireless data usage and looking into the future, Sprint is building an all-new 3G and 4G LTE network as part of a strategy known as Network Vision. This network build-out is expected to improve all aspects of the wireless experience for customers.

Today, some customers in parts of Chicago, Los Angeles and New York are experiencing better 3G service thanks to the start of the Network Vision program in those areas. Additionally, customers in areas of Baltimore, Boston and Washington, D.C., have been enjoying enhanced 3G performance. As Network Vision continues to rollout across the country, Sprint customers will see significant improvement in their 3G network experience, including expanded coverage, improved network reliability, better voice quality, and faster 3G data speeds.

Sprint understands the value of a Truly Unlimited experience. Sprint offers a portfolio of 4G LTE-capable devices, which includes powerhouse smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy S^® III, Motorola PHOTON™ Q™ 4G LTE and the new iPhone™ 5. Customers can sign up for an Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, Anytime^SM, which includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $20 per month versus Verizon's comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web (excludes taxes and surcharges). Customers value Truly Unlimited data, because it's simple and straightforward – no metering, no throttling or overages, and no need to share minutes or data, all while on the Sprint network.

Additionally, the 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index ranked Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during the last four years.

With today's announcement, Sprint 4G LTE is available in 24 citiesⁱ and is expected to be in more than 100 additional cities in coming months. Sprint introduced its all-new 4G LTE network in July 2012 and expects to have largely completed the nationwide build-out by the end of 2013. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint's 4G LTE portfolio and rollout, visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE.

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 56 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2012 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. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 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.

ⁱ Atlanta, Ga.; Athens, Ga.; Baltimore; Barnstable-Hyannis/Mid-Cape, Mass.; Calhoun, Ga.; Carrollton, Ga.; Gainesville, Ga.; Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas; Granbury-Hood County, Texas; Houston; Huntsville, Texas; Lawrence, Kan.; Kansas City, Mo.-Kan.; Manhattan/Junction City, Kan.; Newnan, Ga.; Rome, Ga.; San Antonio, Texas; Sedalia, Mo.; St. Joseph, Mo.; Topeka, Kan.; Waco, Texas; Waukegan-Lake County, Ill.; and Wichita, Kan.

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Sprint Newsroom: Sprint Brings Industry Leadership To Electronics Challenge

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Sprint Brings Industry Leadership To Electronics Challenge

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 20, 2012 - Today Sprint [NYSE:S], named No. 3 on Newsweek's 2011 Green Rankings, joined the EPA and other electronics leaders at a third-party certified recycling center in Romeoville, Ill., for the signing of the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge.

This new national program is designed to advance the responsible management of used electronics by challenging manufacturers and retailers of electronics to voluntarily commit to sending 100 percent of used electronics collected for reuse and recycling to third-party certified recyclers, increase the total amount of used electronics collected for reuse and recycling, and publically post information and data regarding electronics recovery and disposal.

"Already, the United States generates almost 2.5 million tons of electronic waste per year – and that number will only grow. Used electronics have materials in them that can be recovered and recycled, reducing the economic costs and environmental impacts of securing and processing new materials for new products," said EPA Administrator Lisa. P. Jackson. "The SMM Electronics Challenge will help us ensure that we are doing all we can to repurpose or safely dispose of the cell phones, computers and other devices we use every day – all while helping to build a robust market for electronics recycling in the United States."

Sprint is the first and only wireless carrier to participate in the program. It is not the first time Sprint has secured this distinction for electronics management leadership, having participated with the EPA in 2011 to launch the National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship.

E-waste is the largest growing waste stream in the country, generating 2.5 million tons of e-waste annually. The EPA estimates 135 million cell phones – 17,200 tons – are discarded nationwide each year. Many wind up in junk drawers and landfills. Today it is estimated that only 10 percent are collected for reuse or recycling. As a company dependent on electronics, Sprint has led the industry in e-waste management best practices having kept more than 40 million mobile devices out of landfills. Sprint was also the first major U.S. wireless provider to "buy back" mobile devices from any carrier and to offer customers an instant credit in-store to return their old phones.

Through the Sprint Buyback Program, Sprint has awarded customers more than $50 million in trade-in credit for returning their used devices to the carrier just this year. This is a significant benefit to customers as the cost of mobile devices continues to climb and a benefit to wireless providers like Sprint looking for ways to reduce the effects of e-waste and drive cost efficiencies. Since 2010, recycling and reuse programs have avoided approximately $1 billion in cost to Sprint. Sprint's Buyback Program was also recently named the best buyback program in the wireless industry by Compass Intelligence¹.

"We've seen tremendous benefit from partnering with the EPA to advance environmental responsibility and the safe management of electronic," said Ralph Reid, Sprint vice president-Corporate Responsibility. "With 1 billion wireless phones being produced in our industry every year we have a responsibility to ensure we are mitigating environmental impact. This voluntary, collaborative approach with the EPA, which recognizes corporations for leadership, innovation, and education and outreach, represents an ideal model for driving positive change."

Sprint is the only U.S. wireless carrier to outline specific commitments that address e-waste holistically by focusing on the full lifecycle of the electronics it buys and sells. Through its Electronics Stewardship Policy, Sprint developed the following commitments with input from BSR, Basel Action Network and ABI Research:

• Design and procure more eco-friendly electronics.
• Strive to maximize the equipment's useful life, boost collection of equipment, and maximize reuse of electronics.
• Responsibly recycle electronic scrap, and use environmentally and socially responsible vendors for recycling.

Sprint will share the insights it has gained while implementing this policy at the Green Gov Symposium in Washington, D.C., next Wednesday, Sept. 26. Sprint will be moderating a roundtable discussion on electronics stewardship with the EPA, U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA) and Dell. "Together we'll share best practices and lessons learned regarding the procurement of greener electronics and the use of third-party certified solutions for reuse and recycling to help accelerate adoption of these principles within federal government operations," said Darren Beck, Sprint manager--Corporate Responsibility. "We look forward to further collaboration with the EPA as we continue educating others on this important topic."

Sprint's leadership in environmental sustainability continues to receive recognition. For the third year in a row, Sprint ranked highest among all U.S. telecom companies on Newsweek's 2011 Rankings of America's Greenest Companies at No. 3, up from No. 6 in 2010 and No. 15 in 2009. Sprint was also named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

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 56 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2012 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. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers and most improved in customer satisfaction across all industries during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 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.

1. Compass Intelligence July 2012 rankings based on program capabilities, user feedback, and expert analysis. Sprint had the highest composite score.

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