Sprint Finally Offers Its Own $99 Plan
In response to last week's rapid succession of $99 plan introductions from Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T, Sprint has finally come up with its own $99.99 plan. Dubbed "Simply Everything," the plan includes unlimited voice, data, text, e-mail, Web-surfing, Sprint TV(SM), Sprint Music, GPS Navigation, Direct Connect(R) and Group Connect(R) for $99.99 a month.
According to Sprint Nextel president and CEO, Dan Hesse, "today's handsets are powerful data devices. Each day they get better, faster and easier to use with more intuitive user interface designs and full Internet access. Our high-speed networks were built with this in mind and it's where we believe the battleground lies - offering fast access to the best content and data services. We are removing the barriers for customers to feel free to use all of the features of their phones." The Simply Everything plan is available on Sprint's CDMA and iDEN networks.
The plan is available as of today to both existing and new customers. Existing Sprint customers can switch to the plan without extending their contract. New lines require a two year agreement. Sprint will also be offering a incremental five dollar discounts on additional lines, up to five total. The first line would be $99.99/month, the second $94.99/month, the third $89.99/month and so on.
Although voice plans are very similar across the major carriers, adding unlimited data signifies a turning point in the wireless industry. Hesse believes that although "all major carriers have good voice networks, [Sprint's] network is about more than voice and more than just being the largest wireless data network. It is about allowing customers to connect with people, information and entertainment. It is about simplicity, usability and real value. The $99.99 Simply Everything plan eliminates overage surprises and provides a worry-free environment."
[via Sprint]
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