Sprint Launches Broadband Wireless High-Speed Internet Service in Houston

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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