|
Sprint Begins Launch of EV-DO Wireless High-Speed Data Service |
|
|
|
|
Written by Kory Mohr
|
|
Thursday, 07 July 2005 |
 OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint (NYSE: FON) has begun launch of a new wireless high-speed data network that will provide mobile Internet access to about 150 million people in at least 60 metropolitan areas across the nation by early 2006. Sprint's new wireless high-speed data (EV-DO, Evolution Data Optimized) service, devices and applications will change how and where business is done and offer consumers an enhanced mobile multi-media experience.
Other EV-DO submissions:
Verizon Wireless Keeps Up The EVDO Expansion,
UWB competitor squeezes more bits through limited spectrum
Sprint is rolling out its EV-DO service initially in business corridors with high wireless-data traffic demands, such as airports and central business districts, followed by broader metropolitan areas. Service will begin during July in major airports and business districts in 34 markets. As the roll-out continues, access will be available to approximately 92 million people in 14 broadly deployed metropolitan areas in the third quarter. By the fourth quarter, another 36 metro areas will be launched, so that service will be available to approximately 143 million people. By early 2006, the high-speed wireless data service will be available on a variety of devices throughout at least 200 urban and suburban markets in approximately 60 metropolitan areas.
 Sprint also revealed a flexible pricing plan for two EV-DO-ready Sprint PCS Connection Cards(TM) -- the AirCard(R) 580 by Sierra Wireless and the Merlin S620(TM) by Novatel Wireless(TM) -- that are available through business sales and retail channels. For business customers, pricing starts at $40 per month for 40MB with a price cap at $90 for those months when customers use the service more. Sprint also will offer an unlimited access plan through business sales channels for $80 per month. All prices exclude taxes and certain Sprint surcharges. For complete information regarding consumer pricing plans starting at $40 per month, please visit your nearest Sprint Store or log on to http://www.sprintpcs.com for details. These cards, which operate on the 1xRTT Sprint nationwide PCS network when outside of EV-DO service areas, have a suggested retail price of $249.99 less contract credits and instant savings.
Sprint plans to introduce EV-DO handsets and applications for consumers and business customers in the fourth quarter.
|
|
Technologies 
Advanced Search
