Sprint Launches Broadband Wireless High-Speed Internet Service in Houston

Sprint, a global communications company, has announced the launch of its broadband wireless high-speed Internet service, Sprint Broadband Direct, in Houston. This new service provides two-way, high-speed access to the Internet, using fixed wireless technology and featuring EarthLink's award-winning Internet service. With average downstream rates of up to 1 Mbps, Sprint Broadband Direct is significantly faster than a standard telephone modem, which typically connects at less than 56,000 bits per second.

Key Takeaways:

• Sprint Broadband Direct is a broadband wireless high-speed Internet service that provides two-way, high-speed access to the Internet, using fixed wireless technology and featuring EarthLink's award-winning Internet service.
• The service offers average downstream rates of up to 1 Mbps, significantly faster than a standard telephone modem.
• Sprint Broadband Direct is available in the greater Houston area, including suburban and rural areas that are not currently served by other broadband technologies.
• The service is available for both business and residential customers through Sprint's toll-free telephone number, online via Sprint's Web site, and professional installation for business customers is $299.
• For a limited time, Sprint is waiving the installation fee for residential customers in the Houston market.

Statistics:

• Sprint Broadband Direct offers average downstream rates of up to 1 Mbps.
• The service is available in the greater Houston area, covering a radius of up to 35 miles from the Sprint Broadband Direct transmission tower.
• Sprint Broadband Direct is available for both business and residential customers.
• The one-time equipment charge varies with the terms of the service agreement.
• Sprint has 20 billion in annual revenues and serves more than 20 million business and residential customers.

Sources:

• Business Wire, October 4, 2000
• Sprint's Web site, www.sprint.com
• Sprint's Base Document