Sprint operates a CDMA voice network as well as Nextel's iDEN network, and intends to eventually move all subscribers to the CDMA network. Sprint is a leader in push-to-talk voice services popular with business users. Sprint offers a number of innovative features such as free night calls beginning at 7pm.
Find the Sprint plan for you| Carrier stats | |
|---|---|
| Subscribers | 51.9M |
| Market share | 17.3% |
| Network | CDMA/iDEN |
| Number of currently available phones | 43 |
| Number of currently available plans | 14 |
| Service fees | |
| Early termination fee | $200.00 |
| Activation fee | $36.00 |
| Service policies | |
| ETF proration policy | Fee is reduced by $10 for each month of term completed, starting after the 4th month, and can drop to the minimum fee of $50. Effective only for contracts entered into after November 2, 2008. |
| Trial-period policy | If service is cancelled within 30 days, activation fee will be refunded and early termination fee will be waived. Phones obtained at time of activation may also need to be returned. |
| Contract options | One Year, Two Year |
| Customer service | |
| Contact number | 1-800-SPRINT1 |
| FAQ | FAQ |
| User forum | User forum |
| Customer service hours | 7am - 1am EST |
| Individual Plans | Anytime min. | N&W min. | Cost/mth | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 200 | 200 | Unlimited | $29.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Talk 450 | 450 | Unlimited | $39.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Messaging 450 | 450 | Unlimited | $49.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Data - with Any Mobile, Anytime 450 | 450 | Unlimited | $69.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Talk 900 | 900 | Unlimited | $59.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Messaging 900 | 900 | Unlimited | $69.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Data - with Any Mobile, Anytime 900 | 900 | Unlimited | $89.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Simply Everything Unlimited | Unlimited | 0 | $99.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Family Plans | Anytime min. | N&W min. | Cost/mth | Compare |
| Talk for Family 700 | 700 | Unlimited | $69.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Messaging Family 1500 | 1500 | Unlimited | $99.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Data Family - with Any Mobile, Anytime 1500 | 1500 | Unlimited | $129.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Messaging Family 3000 | 3000 | Unlimited | $149.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Everything Data Family - with Any Mobile, Anytime 3000 | 3000 | Unlimited | $169.99 | Sprint sprint |
| Simply Everything Family Unlimited | Unlimited | 0 | $189.98 | Sprint sprint |

Sprint's most popular phones include the LG Lotus, the HTC Hero, and the Samsung Instinct. For those looking for a simple phone with no frills, the SANYO SCP-3810 is well-reviewed for its excellent battery life and easy usage. Sprint owns and operates the largest wireless broadband network in America.
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