Sprint Continues To Grow Mobile WiMAX network Ecosystem With Partners.

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2008--Mobile broadband leader Sprint today announced further progress with the development of its Mobile WiMAX network ecosystem, citing application program, wireless device and services developments which collectively will enhance the XOHM(TM) customer mobile Internet experience.

Sprint was recognized in 2008 with a Frost & Sullivan United States Technology Leadership Award for its commitment towards building out the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network. "Sprint has taken a leadership role in the WiMAX network development arena and is working collaboratively with ecosystem partners to bring advanced mobile broadband services to reality," said Barry West, president of Sprint's XOHM business unit.

Sprint is working with WiMAX ecosystem partners and others to incorporate WiMAX technology in a range of computing, portable multi-media, interactive and other business and consumer electronic devices, and provide XOHM customers a unique mobile Internet services experience. Developments include:

• A XOHM Application Developer Program anticipated for May 2008 to provide the global WiMAX developer community with the tools and process required to create and introduce innovative products for XOHM's customer base. The program features an open environment, thorough documentation and requisite tools. Visit the developer portal at http://developer.xohm.com.
• Nokia unveiled at CTIA Wireless 2008 the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition, a pocket-sized device which uses the XOHM network to untether the full richness of the Internet and popular Internet services and deliver them directly to people's hands. The Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition will be available during the first half of 2008 for use in XOHM service areas.
• Samsung Telecommunications America of Richardson, TX announced at CTIA the mid-year availability of the Samsung E100 PC Card, and the availability in the fall of the Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium Mobile PC. The devices will operate exclusively on Sprint's XOHM mobile broadband Internet network.
• Everex of Freemont, Calif. announced the intention to embed WiMAX wireless capability in an Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) powered by VIA's new C7(R) processor. VIA and Everex will demonstrate at CTIA the new CloudBook(TM) Max with Built-in WiMAX(TM) capability from GCT Semiconductor for Sprint's XOHM network.
• Brightpoint North America L.P., a subsidiary of Brightpoint, Inc. of Plainfield, Ind. will provide a comprehensive logistics solution for several of XOHM's distribution sales channels, including web-based and EDI ordering capabilities, distribution and fulfillment. Services will include inventory management, order processing, product fulfillment, Care support, invoicing, credit/collections, and reverse logistics support.
• Nokia Siemens Networks of Irving, TX will implement its innovative Subscriber Data Management (SDM) solution based on a single, real-time common subscriber database that will simplify operations and enable Sprint to offer its customers a higher level of personalized broadband services. The solution also delivers the capability to integrate new applications quickly without service interruption, and the platform will support a host of IP and IMS-based services and applications over the XOHM WiMAX network
• Starent Networks, Corp. of Tewksbury, Mass. will deploy the Starent ST40 multimedia core platform to provide subscriber management and mobility for XOHM WiMAX network customers, anchoring the subscriber's connection and enabling roaming throughout the network.

Sprint will demonstrate Mobile WiMAX technology at booth #1648 during CTIA Wireless 2008 April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Press information for Sprint CTIA activities can be found at: www.sprint.com/presskits

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