Sprint is offering 50 percent off the new Red LG Lotus in time for Mother’s Day. Moms can look hip and stay connected to their kids as the LG Lotus has a full QWERTY keyboard housed in the most unique design in the industry. The device is not just fashionable but also very practical. Using Sprint’s patented One Click user interface, moms will be able to easily learn how to use all the features of their phone and stay in touch with the entire family.

With Sprint’s Ready Now service, mom can make an appointment for a “wireless makeover,” just as easily as making one at the spa. Sprint revolutionized the wireless retail experience by launching Ready Now at Sprint stores last fall. Sprint has trained and committed its retail associates to work one-on-one with customers to personalize phones, set up features and demonstrate how their phone works. Customers can work with Sprint retail associates to learn more about how they can fully leverage the strengths of their device on Sprint’s Mobile Broadband Network. After a Ready Now makeover, mom will feel as relaxed with her technology as she does after leaving the spa.

Mom will also be happy with the savings she gets by switching to Sprint. With Sprint Everything Family plans, customers can save $240 or more per year vs. comparable AT&T and Verizon plans. For most American families, $240 represents a car payment, a week’s worth of groceries, or a significant monthly contribution to their children’s college savings plan. The savings can add up to more than $1,000 per year depending on the family’s needs.1

For example, families can take advantage of unlimited messaging at a great value with Sprint’s Everything Messaging Family plan. At an annual savings of $240 vs. comparable Verizon and AT&T plans, this plan allows two customers to share 1,500 minutes, including unlimited night and weekend minutes starting at 7 p.m., and unlimited texting, picture and video sharing, for just $99.99 per month (excluding taxes and surcharges).2

Sprint’s affordable Everything Messaging Plan is a great deal for individuals as well. For just $49.99 per month, this plan includes unlimited text, picture and video messaging, 450 anytime minutes, unlimited night & weekend minutes starting at 7 p.m. and unlimited mobile-to-mobile minutes (excludes taxes and surcharges). This plan provides a savings of $120 per year vs. comparable AT&T and Verizon plans.3

Everything Data plans are also a great value, starting at just $69.99 per month (excluding taxes and surcharges) for 450 minutes of talk time with unlimited messaging and unlimited data, including e-mail, Web browsing, social networking, GPS navigation and exclusive applications.

“Moms have always known that value means more than just low prices,” said David Owens, director of product marketing for Sprint. “Sprint provides the tools and services moms need to stay connected, plus affordable, easy-to-use phones, at a cost that fits in their budget. With Sprint, moms on-the-go can keep in touch with their families with the speed of the Now Network at a price that doesn’t break the bank.”

Sprint offers a variety of devices for the fashion and budget-conscious mom. Texting is the ideal form of communication for many kids these days, so Sprint is helping today’s mom keep in touch with other new and affordable messaging-centric devices that won’t break the bank, such as:

With Sprint’s Now Network, which supports easy and convenient texting for quick messages on the go, mom can rest easy knowing she can reach her family in an instant at any time. And America’s most dependable 3G network can provide mom blazing-fast 3G speeds when she accesses the mobile Web, NFL Mobile Live, email and various social networking sites – wirelessly.*

*Dependability based on independent, third party drive tests for 3G data connection success, session reliability and signal strength for the 50 most populous markets from January 2008 to February 2009.

1 Savings based on unlimited minute options for three or more customers on AT&T FamilyTalk Talk, Text & Web plan plus AT&T Navigator and Verizon Nationwide Premium Family SharePlan, based on published rate plans available on publication date.

2 Savings based on 1,500 minute option for two customers on AT&T FamilyTalk Talk & Text plan and Verizon Nationwide Select Family SharePlan, based on published rate plans available on publication date.

3 Savings based on 450-minute options for Verizon Nationwide Select and AT&T Nation Talk & Text plans, based on published rate plans available on publication date.

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The Treo 800w is Palm’s most business-friendly phone yet. IT departments can simplify infrastructure and lower costs with a direct connection to Microsoft Exchange Server, giving users up-to-date email, contacts, calendars and access to other productivity applications. Palm designed the Treo 800w for easy-to-use mobility with a full QWERTY keyboard, five-way navigation and one-touch buttons to the most-used applications, making it a smartphone people want to use.

As Sprint’s first smartphone to ship immediately with EV-DO Rev. A network support, the Treo 800w offers customers the ability to quickly browse the web and send and receive emails – even those with large attachments – at broadband speeds. The vast majority of Sprint’s Mobile Broadband Network has been upgraded to EV-DO Rev. A technology, providing Treo 800w users blazing-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 246 million people, 16,022 cities and 1,506 airports and brings customers instant gratification so they can work fast and on the go. With EV-DO Rev. A, peak network download data rates increase to 3.1 Mbps and peak upload data rates increase to 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds improve to 600 kbps to 1.4 mbps and average uplink speeds increase to 350-500 kbps.

Palm’s WiFi hardware and software innovations make it easy to get online fast and manage network connections and power usage. The one-touch WiFi button provides a clean, uncluttered WiFi experience that gets Treo 800w users rapidly connected at home, in the office or in WiFi hotspots.(2) It includes 802.11b/g WiFi and built-in Internet Explorer Mobile, which means faster, more secure access to web-based data.

With integrated GPS and Palm software enhancements, the Treo 800w smartphone offers maps, point-to-point directions and point-of-interest (POI) searches for locations such as restaurants or stores.(3) POI search is available directly from the Today Screen and is integrated with contacts, giving customers one-touch access to the places they want to go. Treo 800w also supports Sprint Navigation for turn-by-turn directions as well as other popular third-party location-based services applications.

Robust Business Productivity Features

Companies looking for more control, centralization and security will find the Treo 800w an attractive choice. It connects directly with Exchange Server 2003 SP2 or 2007 and works within a company’s existing Microsoft infrastructure, eliminating costly middleware or the maintenance of additional servers. The Treo 800w extends business capabilities by providing a familiar Microsoft Windows experience while on the go to keep employees productive. With thousands of applications available for Windows Mobile, businesses can extend mobility beyond email to optimize business processes whether in sales or out in field.

The Treo 800w comes fully equipped with easy-to-use professional email. Microsoft Direct Push Technology is available out of the box and gives users connected to a Microsoft Exchange Server fast, automatic wireless updates from their email, calendar, contacts and tasks.(4) Users can download email attachments to view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files, view PowerPoint and PDF files, and open ZIP files.

The Treo 800w is compatible with Microsoft’s System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, which delivers increased security and easier smartphone management as well as access to information on the corporate network via mobile VPN. IT professionals can confidently manage large Treo 800w deployments the same way they would expect to manage PCs with a low-cost, reliable solution that fits seamlessly with their existing IT infrastructures.

The Palm Experience on Windows Mobile 6.1

“Palm is adding a unique stamp to the Windows Mobile experience with the Treo 800w,” said Stephane Maes, vice president, product marketing, Palm. “It’s an easy-to-use feature-packed smartphone that will keep users happy, empowered and productive.”

In addition to Palm’s WiFi and GPS enhancements, Palm innovations on top of Windows Mobile include:

Exclusive Sprint Content and Services

“Sprint recognizes that businesses must stay productive and competitive with quick, always-accessible information and assistance for their own customers,” said Michael Hahn, vice president of device operations for Sprint. “With instant access to email, messaging services and the web on the nation’s largest Mobile Broadband Network, Sprint provides its customers the mobile tools they need to increase productivity and improve competitiveness now.”

In addition to the valuable business-friendly features delivered through Palm and Windows Mobile 6.1, new business applications are being created through Sprint’s newly launched Professional Developer Program and with tools such as the Titan platform for Windows Mobile 6.1 devices. A growing community of application developers who may previously have focused on desktop services are now finding it easier to generate services that can perform on both the desktop and mobile devices.

Treo 800w customers can leverage the speed of the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network to access Sprint content, including:

Pricing and Availability

The Treo 800w is available today for consumers and businesses at Sprint Stores, online at www.sprint.com or www.palm.com, and through Sprint or Palm’s B2B sales organizations. It will be available for $249.99 after discounts and rebates with a two-year contract.

To receive the best value and experience the full capabilities of the device, customers must subscribe to a pricing plan offering unlimited data. Customers can choose from Everything plans for individuals ranging from $69.99 per month for 450 voice minutes and unlimited data or the Talk/Message/Data Share plans for families starting at $129.99 per month for 1,500 voice minutes (shared between two lines) and unlimited data. Sprint also offers its signature Simply Everything plan offering both unlimited nationwide voice and data services for just $99.99 per month. Customers may also choose one of Sprint’s Individual Talk Plans and add on the $30 per month Pro Pack to take advantage of data capabilities.

(1) Within EvDO Rev A data coverage area only. Actual data speeds vary based on network capacity and application design. Requires data services at additional cost. Coverage not available everywhere. See sprint.com/coverage for details.

(2) Within range of Wi-Fi hotspot using 802.11b/g wireless connection. Some Wi-Fi hotspots require fee for usage.

(3) GPS not available in all areas at all times. Requires an account and data services at additional cost.

(4) Microsoft Direct Push Technology requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 with SP2 or Exchange Server 2007.

(5) Within wireless coverage area only. Requires data services at additional cost. Additional fees may apply.

Palm, Treo and Centro are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

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ENTERTAINMENT AND PERSONALIZATION
VGA camera with dedicated internal and external keys
Picture caller ID
Customizable favorites menu
Downloadable screen savers, ring tones, applications and games
Three stylish color choices: Pacific Blue, Elegant Pink, and Liquid Graphite

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 3.7” x 1.9” x 0.7” Weight: 3.4 ounces
Internal Display: 2.0” 65K color TFT LCD (128×160); External Display: OLED Glow-through
Standard rechargeable Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery provides up to 4.8 hours continuous talk time

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The XV6900 from Verizon Wireless takes touch to the next level with smooth navigation. Whether customers are accessing local weather reports, navigating to the Internet, flipping through photos, or one-touch dialing of loved ones, they can interact with a myriad of the XV6900’s features with just a flick of their fingers.

The Verizon Wireless XV6900 leverages the broad functionality and communication capabilities of Windows Mobile® 6 Professional with access to Outlook Mobile® for smooth e-mail integration, Office Mobile and the ability to run a bevy of third-party applications. Verizon Wireless customers will also have the ability to surf the Web through Internet Explorer® Mobile, send and receive e-mails or chat on popular Messenger services including AIM®, MSN®, Yahoo!®. Designed with the sophisticated customer in mind, the Verizon Wireless XV6900 allows customers to view and edit Microsoft Word® and Excel® files, as well as view Microsoft PowerPoint®, Adobe® Reader® LE PDF Viewer and view, extract and create new ZIP files and attachments. The intuitive home screen on the XV6900 provides one-touch access to e-mail, text messages, calendar appointments and contacts, as well as current weather conditions and forecasts for hundreds of cities around the world.

Additional features of the XV6900 include:

The XV6900 will be available online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, for $349.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. An additional $100 credit toward the purchase of the handset is available for customers who sign up for qualifying voice and data plans at the time of purchase.

Verizon Wireless offers a host of business applications and solutions for a variety of industries – from construction, manufacturing and healthcare to retail, financial services, government and public safety. Verizon Wireless’ portfolio of mobile applications, enhanced by the comprehensive suite of IP products and services and technological innovations offered by Verizon Business, provides business and enterprise customers access to turnkey solutions that can help them improve efficiency, streamline communications and produce a solid return on investment.

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O2 UK’s customers will be able to search, browse, preview and purchase full-length tracks from Napster’s immense catalog of over 5 million tracks and play them on their mobile handsets and PCs.

The Napster Mobile service contains several sophisticated features, including a recommendation engine that makes content recommendations based upon each consumer’s musical taste, and dual delivery, a feature that sends a copy of the content purchased on the handset to the customer’s PC.

Under the hosting agreement Ericsson’s responsibilities include systems integration, operations, maintenance and content management of the Napster Mobile service for O2 UK. Hosting is a part of Ericsson’s Managed Services offering. It is a business model that ensures easy and cost-efficient launches of end user appealing services.

“This is another great example of our strategy of creating deep level partnerships with the best companies in the world to deliver compelling services to our customers,” says Sally Cowdry, Marketing Director, O2 UK. “Working with the right partners at O2 UK is crucial to our success and we have joined forces with a leader in this space to bring our customers a high quality, great value service with the widest choice of songs available on mobile.”

“We’re extremely excited to be partnering with O2 UK on the launch of Napster Mobile,” says Brad Duea, president of Napster. “We look forward to delivering a superior mobile music experience to O2 UK’s customers, along with the largest mobile music catalog available. It’s the perfect extension of Napster’s online service in the UK.”

Ged Doherty, Chairman, Sony BMG Music Entertainment UK and Ireland says: “Napster pioneered subscription services in the online world. We are delighted to support them as they move into the mobile space with O2 – another brand making a considerable impact on the music landscape.”

“We’re happy to see this second launch of Napster Mobile in the O2 group, following that of O2 Ireland in 2006. Music is an important area for telecom operators and we believe that O2 UK’s subscribers will find this a very attractive service. Napster Mobile combines the strength of Ericsson’s multimedia offering and hosted services capabilities. Combining the two enables us to provide a very attractive offering for operators to launch to their end-users.” said Jacqueline Hey, Managing Director, Ericsson UK.

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