Sprint's 4G Leadership Extends into 2011 with Introduction of Second Generation of Industry-Leading 4G

As the first national wireless carrier to launch 4G in 2008, Sprint wrapped up 2010 with a lead in 4G wireless device innovations. Furthermore extending that lead, the company today introduced the upcoming availability of two products in Sprint's second generation of 4G-capable devices: HTC EVO Shift' 4G and MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless. With these two devices, Sprint has nevertheless introduced 17 4G-capable devices for consumers and business, including three phones, a 4G netbook and notebook from Dell, numerous USB modem options, and several mobile hotspots and routers.

The 16th 4G-capable device from Sprint

As the 16th 4G-capable device from Sprint, HTC EVO Shift follows in the footsteps of the award-winning HTC EVO' 4G, bringing clients an attractive, compact design and an impressive list of features with the addition of a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Beyond the highly acclaimed HTC Sense user experience, HTC EVO Shift as well boasts the power of 4G, Android 2.2', a 5MP camera, 720p HD camcorder and a 3.6-inch capacitive touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom capability.

The Web browser on HTC EVO Shift is optimized for convenient mobile use and a full Internet experience with functions like pinch-to-zoom and automatically reflowing text. Adobe Flash innovation ensures that rich Internet content, just as embedded video and animation, are displayed the way they are meant to be seen. The slide-out QWERTY keyboard makes staying in touch with friends and family through messaging and social networking quick and easy.

The lowest cost at launch for any current 4G phone

Priced at the lowest cost at launch for any current 4G phone, HTC EVO Shift will be just $149.99 afterwards a $100 mail-in rebate and activation on a new two-year service agreement, and activation on a data plan with the required $10 Premium Data Add-On. It will be available in all Sprint retail channels, including www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1, on Jan. 9. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/shift.

With the unveiling of Novatel Wireless' ultra-compact MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, Sprint brings clients the portability of the MiFi design with one-touch connectivity for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices, including tablets, eReaders, laptops or gaming consoles. Delivering a true wireless experience with no cables or software installation required, MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot has battery life of up to four hours of usage and 60 hours of standby time. MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot easily supports all the needs of a family household, a frequent traveler who wants to avoid Wi-Fi charges, or even a small business team with a form factor about the size of a credit card.

MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot's predecessor, 3G MiFi wireless hotspot by Novatel Wireless, was one of the industry's most popular intelligent mobile hotspots. MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot adds 4G accessibility, an external display with status indicators for battery, signal strength and number of connected devices, and shared storage capability through a MicroSD slot for up to a 32GB memory card. It supports Windows, Macintosh and Linuz operating systems.

Sprint already offers an extensive and impressive portfolio of 4G-enabled devices and routers. Stand-outs include Dell' Inspiron' Mini 10 netbook and Dell' Inspiron' 11z notebook, the first 3G/4G embedded devices offered by a wireless carrier in the United States. Both come pre-loaded with Windows Live Essentials 2011 and deliver 4G speeds on a mobile PC without the need for connection cards or hotspots to access the Internet.

The award-winning HTC EVO 4G

Consumers have as well been enjoying the award-winning HTC EVO 4G and Samsung Epic' 4G, America's first 4G-capable handsets. Both phones have received high praise from industry analysts, clients and media, including CNET, TheStreet.com, LAPTOP Magazine, POPULAR MECHANICS and PCWorld.

Business clients can take advantage of Sprint 4G research with these devices and others, including CradlePoint MBR1200 Failsafe Gigabit N Router, which extends corporate security policies and failover research, or CBA750 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Adapter to helps businesses stay connected while wireline outages.

Sprint clients get more with unlimited 4G data on their monthly plan, which means real simplicity and value. Sprint offers simplicity and savings vs. competitors, making it easy for clients to get the most out of their phones without worrying about costs or data usage. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America during on the Sprint network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on for select smartphones ' a savings of $39.99 per month vs. Verizon's plan with unlimited talk, text and Web, and $35 per month vs. AT&T's plan with unlimited talk, text and just 2GB of data.

Comprehensive range of wireless

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 48.8 million clients at the end of the third quarter of 2010 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, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint #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.