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Sprint Launches Revolutionary Broadband Wireless High-Speed Internet Access Product

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Sprint, a global communications company, has introduced its revolutionary broadband wireless high-speed Internet access product, called Sprint Broadband Direct, for consumers and small businesses in Colorado Springs. This innovative product provides two-way, high-speed access to the Internet using fixed wireless technology and features EarthLink's award-winning Internet service. With over 85% of homes and offices in the greater Colorado Springs area eligible for this high-speed service, Sprint Broadband Direct is the first of Sprint's family of broadband services to be launched in Colorado Springs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sprint Broadband Direct is a revolutionary broadband wireless high-speed Internet access product that provides two-way, high-speed access to the Internet using fixed wireless technology and features EarthLink's award-winning Internet service.
  • The service is available to over 85% of homes and offices in the greater Colorado Springs area, making it a convenient option for residents and businesses alike.
  • Sprint Broadband Direct offers multimegabit download speeds and does not require a second phone line to access the Internet, allowing users to stay connected without interruptions.
  • The service is based on an innovative technology called fixed wireless, which uses a small 13.5" x 13.5" diamond-shaped transceiver on the customer's roof that is pointed toward a radio transmission tower.
  • Signals can be sent and received from the tower up to 35 miles away, making it a perfect product for all customers in the metropolitan area, including suburban and rural areas that are not currently served by other broadband technologies.
  • Sprint Broadband Direct features typical downstream rates up to 1 Mbps and is available for both business and residential customers through various channels, including a toll-free telephone number, online, and select Sprint Authorized retailers.
  • The service offers a reliable, high-speed connection, fast and simple installation, and secure transmission of packets to the specific receiving network address.

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