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Nationwide Access to Online Comparison Shopping via Sprint PCS Wireless Web

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Consumers nationwide can now compare prices on a variety of products virtually anywhere and anytime through the Sprint PCS Wireless Web. This service, made available through a partnership with E-Compare Corporation, allows Sprint PCS customers to access E-Compare's online comparison shopping services from their Internet-ready phones. With this service, customers can compare prices of products in various categories, including books, electronics, music, videos/movies, auctions, software, games, appliances, wines, and cars.

Key Takeaways:

  • As of February 29, 2000, Sprint PCS customers nationwide can access E-Compare's online comparison shopping services on the Sprint PCS Wireless Web.
  • The service allows customers to compare prices of various products online from their Internet-ready phones.
  • E-Compare's online comparison shopping tool is user-friendly and provides a range of features, including the ability to find the location of a local movie theater with its current shows and times, and the location of the nearest ATM.
  • Consumers can make informed purchasing decisions by comparing prices of various products online, including books, electronics, music, videos/movies, auctions, software, games, appliances, wines, and cars.
  • E-Compare provides phone numbers to online e-tailers so that Sprint PCS Wireless Web users can conveniently initiate a voice call to buy a product.
  • Sprint PCS Wireless Web customers can use E-Compare's Mobile Services software to access the comparison shopping service.
  • Sprint PCS launched its Sprint PCS Wireless Web service in late September 1999, offering customers a suite of simple, user-friendly wireless data products and services.
  • The Sprint PCS Wireless Web is available anytime, anywhere on the Sprint PCS 100-percent digital, 100-percent PCS nationwide wireless network.

Statistics:

  • Sprint PCS serves the majority of the nation's metropolitan areas, including more than 4,000 cities and communities across the country.
  • Sprint PCS has licensed PCS coverage of nearly 270 million people in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Sprint PCS has $20 billion in annual revenues and serves more than 20 million business and residential customers.

Sources:

  • Sprint PCS press release (February 28, 2000)
  • E-Compare Corporation press release (February 28, 2000)
  • Sprint PCS web site: http://www.sprintpcs.com
  • eCompare.com web site: http://www.ecompare.com

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