Sprint Business Customers in Kansas, Colorado Get Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 Phones...

Sprint Business Customers in Kansas, Colorado Get Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 Phones for Nextel Direct Connect Plus Sprint Mobile Broadband

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(Business Wire)--
Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today the launch of two new Nextel
Direct Connect(R) devices powered by Qualcomm's QChat(R) technology,
the Sanyo Pro-200 and the Sanyo Pro-700. Both phones are available now
for purchase by large business customers through the Sprint direct
sales force in Kansas and Colorado. These new Nextel Direct Connect
devices incorporate the speed of Sprint Mobile Broadband and Sprint's
largest voice calling area, giving customers a wider selection of
phones to instantly meet their productivity needs with connection in
less than one second to millions of existing Nextel Direct Connect
subscribers nationwide.

"Efficient work and social groups rely heavily on instant
connections with each other, and QChat continues to deliver on this
gold standard of push-to-talk connectivity on Sprint's Now Network,"
said John Garcia, chief marketing officer for Sprint. "In addition to
delivering on this instantaneous connectivity, these new phones also
add the speed of Sprint Mobile Broadband and a larger voice calling
area so customers can do more, faster."

The Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 provide industry-leading
push-to-talk performance, while operating on Rev. A portions of the
Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (except in Puerto Rico). Compared to
other providers, Sprint's expanded Nextel Direct Connect portfolio
continues to offer significantly faster call set-up times of less than
one second and one-to-one interoperability with the world's largest
established push-to-talk community. Features available on these
handsets include:

-- Direct Connect(R): Instant one-to-one push-to-talk
communication that is interoperable with the millions of
existing Nextel Direct Connect subscribers. Direct Connect
provides the call set-up times of less than one second that
customers have come to rely on to boost productivity and save
time and money.

-- Call Alerts: A repeating alert that users can send to let
another Nextel Direct Connect subscriber know they are trying
to reach them.

-- Group Connect(R): Unique one-to-many capability of Group
Connect that helps customers quickly communicate with up to 20
other Nextel Direct Connect users all at once. Group Connect
groups can be created and managed dynamically on the device or
online. At this time, these new devices are not interoperable
with Nextel or PowerSource devices for Group Connect services.

In addition, with these new devices, customers have the ability to
take advantage of Sprint's largest voice calling area and the blazing
data speeds of Sprint Mobile Broadband. Sprint Mobile Broadband brings
customers instant gratification so they can get what they want when
they want it, with fast file downloads, Web browsing, email access and
more. The vast majority of Sprint's Mobile Broadband Network has been
upgraded to EV-DO Rev. A technology, providing users ultra-fast speeds
on the nation's largest mobile broadband network (based on covered
square miles). The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (inclusive of data
roaming) reaches more than 242 million people, 15,325 cities and 1,452
airports.

Other new features exclusive to the new Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700
phones include:

-- Single number option: If they wish, most customers purchasing
these new devices can choose the simplicity of having one
phone number for voice and push-to-talk calls on the Sanyo
Pro-200 and Pro-700. If preferred, all Nextel Direct Connect
subscribers can opt to have a separate Direct Connect number.

-- TeamDC: This more formal one-to-many feature allows up to 35
Nextel Direct Connect subscribers to communicate via PTT at
the same time - nationwide, quickly and easily. Customers
create and manage groups online, then all members of the group
receive a notification and can access the group. TeamDC is
only available on these new devices and is not interoperable
with Nextel or PowerSource devices.

-- DC Permissions: Customers have the ability to block/allow
incoming one-to-one push-to-talk calls and Call Alerts with
the Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 phones.

-- PTT Missed Call Notification: - When on a Nextel Direct
Connect call, customers receive a notification if they miss a
push-to-talk call, Call Alert or Group call.

-- Call Alerts with Text: With the new Call Alerts with Text
feature, customers can attach one of several preset text
messages, such as "Please stop by," to Call Alerts sent to
other Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 users.

-- Sprint(R) Mobile Sync: This easy-to-use online tool lets
customers manage all of their contact information online,
including setting up groups. Additionally, this feature
automatically synchronizes with the phone, allowing for easier
entry, easier access and full secure backup of contacts.
Contacts automatically transfer if the customer moves to
another Sprint Mobile Sync-capable device.

The PRO-200 by Sanyo(R) sports an attractive, slim clamshell form
factor and delivers instant Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk
services and key functionalities including Bluetooth(R), messaging
capabilities and mobile email. This device is available for as low as
$49.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate.

The PRO-700 by Sanyo(R) is a rugged device certified to military
standards for dust, shock and vibration. With instant Nextel Direct
Connect push-to-talk services, Bluetooth(R), messaging capabilities
and mobile email, this device is available for as low as $69.99 with a
two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in rebate.

The Sanyo Pro-200 and the Sanyo Pro-700 are available now for
purchase by enterprise customers through the Sprint direct sales force
in Kansas and Colorado. Sprint plans to expand availability in
additional markets and channels through the remainder of 2008.
Customers can sign up to be notified of commercial availability in
additional markets at www.sprint.com/instantconnect.

Nextel Direct Connect on these new phones is available at existing
service prices. Unlimited Direct Connect is included at no additional
charge in many Sprint pricing plans, including the new $99 Simply
Everything(SM) plan, which also includes unlimited Group Connect and
unlimited nationwide voice calling, messaging and data. For more
information on Simply Everything plans, please visit:
www.sprint.com/everything.

Additional Devices

Sprint plans to add additional handsets to the Nextel Direct
Connect portfolio this summer, including:

-- LX400 by LG - The LX400 by LG is packaged in a slender form
factor and will enable Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk
services. The device will also include key features such as a
1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS capabilities and noise
reduction capabilities.

-- Z400 by Samsung - Rugged push-to-talk choices expand with the
Z400 by Samsung which has a professional-looking design that
features rubber for a sure hold and added surface protection.
Customers will also have added benefits of a 1.3 megapixel
camera, Sprint Navigation and Bluetooth support in this
clamshell handset.

-- Z700 by Samsung- The Z700 by Samsung brings together the
convenience of instant, get-in/get-out communication, as well
as a 2 megapixel camera, Sprint TV and Sprint Music Store,
stereo Bluetooth, MicroSD memory card slot and external music
control keys.

-- Motorola V950 - Durable, yet stylish exterior nature creates a
unique "modern rugged" design. The Motorola V950 is slimmed
down and suited up to perform anywhere, in the elements, on
the job and on the go. The V950 also packs Stereo
Bluetooth(R), a 2 megapixel camera, image spotlight and
stand-alone GPS solutions to deliver a robust communications
tool. Customers will also be able to enjoy Sprint Music Store,
Sprint TV and the convenience of external music controls.

This selection of devices from leading manufacturers, with designs
ranging from rugged phones that meet the rigors of military
specifications to sleek new flip phones, will give customers new and
exciting device choices with the same instant connection to the
world's largest push-to-talk community that they have come to expect
from Nextel Direct Connect.

About Nextel Direct Connect

With more than 15 years of expertise, Sprint is the undisputed
leader in push-to-talk with the largest community of users in the
world. Nextel Direct Connect has set the industry standard for
push-to-talk and serves millions of Nextel Direct Connect subscribers
on the fastest national push-to-talk network. These customers made
more than 90 billion Nextel Direct Connect connections in 2007.

Nextel Direct Connect is the only push-to-talk product in the
industry that offers:

-- Industry-leading performance with the advantage of instant
connection (call set-up times of less than one second)

-- Connection to the world's largest community of users, with
millions of existing Nextel Direct Connect subscribers

-- Nationwide and international push-to-talk services

-- The largest portfolio of push-to-talk devices, including the
largest selection of rugged phones

-- Integrated business solutions, including the largest selection
of GPS-solutions

For more information about Nextel Direct Connect, please visit
www.sprint.com/nexteldirectconnect.

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 is widely
recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative
technologies, including two robust wireless networks serving
approximately 54 million customers at the end of 2007;
industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and
international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.

Sprint
Emmy Anderson, 913-707-0618
emmy.anderson@sprint.com
or
Amy Schiska-Lombard, 913-794-2947
amy.k.schiska@sprint.com

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