Available Oct. 11, Samsung Intrepid on America’s most dependable 3G
network offers the best value in wireless
on an
international-capable Windows® phone when
purchased with an Everything Data plan featuring unlimited
mobile-to-mobile
calling
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2009--
Sprint (NYSE: S) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung
Mobile), the number one mobile phone provider in the United States1,
today announced the upcoming arrival of Samsung IntrepidTM
smartphone, a dynamic Windows® phone that lets the customer
be productive on-the-go using America’s most dependable 3G network
(EV-DO Rev. A)2 domestically and through international
roaming when traveling worldwide.
Samsung Intrepid features Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional,
and improves on previous Samsung Windows phones with a user experience
that offers a customizable Today screen to display the features the user
accesses most often and shows important information like new emails,
text messages, missed calls and calendar appointments. It also has a
richer Internet browsing experience and new personalization options
including a diverse selection of designer themes and the ability to
create an original look for your phone with the built-in theme creator.
Samsung Intrepid adds to Sprint’s robust line of international devices
allowing its customers to leverage America’s most dependable network
domestically and other high-performance, world class networks abroad.
Global business travelers can rest easy knowing Sprint has a solution to
keep people connected when they travel in the United States and abroad.
This device is a strong addition to Sprint’s business device portfolio
and features a 2.5-inch touchscreen interface with 320x240 resolution,
full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder, and combines a
robust mobile office experience with all the must have Microsoft Office
Mobile-capabilities like corporate email and the ability to view
attachments and manage your calendar. Additional business features
include:
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Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional with Microsoft ActiveSync®
and Microsoft Office Mobile (edit Word and Excel® files,
view PowerPoint®)
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Windows Mobile email (work & personal)
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stereo Bluetooth®
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multimedia with microSD slot (up to 32 GB)
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easy access to social networking sites, including Facebook®,
Flickr® and Twitter
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instant messaging and threaded text messaging
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Wi-Fi
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Pre-installed SIM
It will be available on Sunday, Oct. 11 for $149.99 (excluding taxes)
with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement, and
after a $50 instant savings and $100 mail-in rebate, at Sprint stores,
Web sales (www.sprint.com),
Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), Sprint Business Direct and select third-party
dealers.
“Combined with America’s most dependable 3G network and Sprint’s
affordable rate plans, Samsung Intrepid is a great value for our
customers who want a Windows phone with International capabilities,”
said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president – Product Development,
Sprint. “This phone offers the robust enterprise capabilities of Windows
Mobile 6.5 Professional, and a best-in-class email experience with
smooth Web surfing and access to applications that are both useful and
fun.”
“Samsung Intrepid makes it easier for people to do more on the go by
giving them the choice to use voice or touch input on a sleek new
Windows phone,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president of Microsoft's
Mobile Communication Business. “Samsung Intrepid on Sprint’s reliable
network is a great example of how customers benefit when industry
leaders rally around a common goal – in this case convenience.”
“Samsung is excited to have the Windows phone operating system
integrated into the new Samsung Intrepid,” said Omar Khan, senior vice
president of Strategy and Product Management for Samsung Mobile.
“Intrepid’s global connectivity, Wi-Fi capabilities touchscreen and
QWERTY keyboard options combined with document editing, imaging and
messaging capabilities and enhanced multitasking make this device a
perfect fit for international business and personal use.”
Innovative Features and Applications
Featuring Internet Explorer Mobile® 6, Samsung Intrepid
offers powerful Web search capabilities with a touch-friendly user
interface and Bing™ for mobile information while on-the-go, the ability
to view Web sites in Mobile or Desktop view and better zoom, scroll and
pan features for easier Web site navigation and an Adobe Flash Lite®
plug-in that allows Samsung Intrepid users to enjoy rich Flash-based
games, videos and other interactive Web content on their phone.
Additional upgrades over previous Samsung Windows Mobile phones include:
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Windows Marketplace for Mobile offering a rich and integrated
marketplace of quality applications for purchase using a Windows Live
ID
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Lock screen allows users to receive calls, keep track of upcoming
calendar appointments and view recent activities, all while the phone
is still locked
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Microsoft® My Phone service allows users to access, manage
and back up their personal information on their device using a
password-protected, Web-based service
Samsung Intrepid from Sprint is the first device to offer Microsoft
Corp.’s TellmeTM mobile experience, which allows customers to
use their voice to dial a contact, compose a text message and search the
Web using America’s most dependable 3G network. The Tellme application
can search business listings, traffic, maps, driving directions, movies
and weather, instantly with the touch of a button and a person’s voice.
With Tellme, Samsung Intrepid users only need to push a button and say
'coffee shop' to get the location of nearby cafes.
Worry-free Pricing Plans
With its powerful data experience, Samsung Intrepid will benefit from
the value of Sprint’s Everything Data plans, with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM,
which gives customers unlimited mobile calling on the Sprint network to
and from any U.S. wireless carrier, unlimited nationwide texting, email,
Web browsing and much more, starting at just $69.99. For customers that
want Sprint’s Simply EverythingSM Plan that offers a truly
unlimited experience for only $99.99 per month, and they can save $1,200
over two years vs. a comparable AT&T iPhone® plan3.
(All price plans exclude surcharges and taxes. Other exclusions apply.)
Sprint also offers great value on international service plans for
Samsung Intrepid. The Worldwide Data plan gives customers email and Web
access in more than 145 countries worldwide, including the United
States, Canada, Mexico, and other locations using CDMA technology, and
with GSM/GPRS carriers abroad where Sprint has applicable roaming
agreements. The plan is available for $69.99 per month, or just $40 per
month (excluding taxes and surcharges) as an attachable to Simply
Everything, Everything Data, Everything Data Family or Business
Advantage Messaging and Data.
Sprint international voice roaming rates range from $0.59 to $5.99 per
minute, depending on where customers are calling. Customers making
frequent calls while in Canada can take advantage of a specific service
plan for $2.99 per month which allows calls to be made and received at
$0.20 per minute. Customers also have the option of using a third-party
SIM for international voice and data services.
Sprint provides voice coverage in 195 countries and data coverage in
more than 145 countries. The Sprint Worldwide voice plan (International
Voice Roaming Discount Plan) enhances the value proposition for Sprint’s
International devices like the Samsung Intrepid, HTC Touch Pro II and
the Blackberry Tour. Customers can add the plan at anytime for
$4.99/month; discounted prices available for more than 110 countries;
discounts range from $0.10/minute to $3.00/minute with plan. For more
information on Sprint’s International Services, go to www.sprint.com/international.
Sprint offers an additional value as the only wireless carrier to offer
Ready Now with trained retail associates that work one-on-one with
customers to personalize their Samsung Intrepid, set up features and
demonstrate how it works before the customer leaves the store. Customers
have the choice of sitting down with a Sprint retail associate at the
time of purchase or they can schedule an appointment for a later time at www.sprint.com/storelocator.
The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (inclusive of data roaming) reaches
more than 269 million people, 18,652 cities and 1,838 airports. The
Sprint Networks (inclusive of data roaming) have more than twice the
coverage of AT&T’s current 3G network and more than 20 times the
coverage of T-Mobile’s current 3G network, both based on square miles4.
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 wireless networks serving almost 49 million customers at the end of
the second quarter of 2009; industry-leading mobile data services;
instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a
global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The company’s customer-focused strategy
has led to improved first call resolution and customer care satisfaction
scores. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For
more information, please visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies
with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately
164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists
of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device
Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands,
Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips,
mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
1 Based upon reported shipment data from Strategy Analytics
Q1 2009 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Report.
2 Dependable” based on independent, third-party drive tests
for 3G data connection success, session reliability, and signal strength
for the top 50 most populous US markets (including PR) from January 2008
to July 2009. Not all services are available on 3G, and coverage
may default to a separate network when 3G is unavailable.
3 Savings based on publicly available information comparing
AT&T Nation Unlimited plus required iPhone data plan and optional
unlimited text messaging totaling $149.99/month for AT&T as of
publication date, excluding taxes, surcharges and fees. iPhone is a
registered trademark of Apple Inc.
4 Coverage comparison based on publicly available information
as of 4/01/09 inclusive of Sprint roaming partners. Based on square
miles. Coverage comparison based on publicly available information as of
4/1/09 inclusive of Sprint roaming partners. Based on square miles.
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Source: Sprint and Samsung Telecommunications America
Media Contacts:
Sprint
Mark Elliott, 603-621-4511
mark.j.elliott@sprint.com
or
MWW
Group for Samsung Mobile
Brett White, 817-992-6770
bwhite@mww.com
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