Sprint Enhances Networks, Expands Coverage Throughout Tennessee

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Sprint Enhances Networks, Expands Coverage Throughout Tennessee
Sprint Customers Benefit: 120 New Sites In Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2008--Sprint (NYSE:S) customers in Tennessee can now enjoy the benefits of SprintSpeed(TM) from even more places in the state. During 2007, Sprint added 120 new cell sites to its Nationwide Sprint Network and Nextel National Network.


Sprint customers can take advantage of the recent enhancements in the following communities:

Chattanooga
Clarksville
Knoxville
Memphis metro area
Nashville metro area

"Sprint is constantly working to enhance and expand its networks throughout Tennessee and the country," said Carolyn Rehling, area vice president for Sprint. "Sprint offers customers the largest voice calling area, largest mobile broadband network and the world's fastest and largest push-to-talk network. This gives our customers the ability and tools they need to stay in touch with their family, friends and business associates."

Nationally during 2007, Sprint expects to add more than 4,000 cell sites to the Nationwide Sprint Network and Nextel National Network. Both networks are currently performing at their best-ever levels, which means fewer blocked or dropped calls, translating to better connections for customers.