Sprint Launches 4G Services in Seattle

Mobile phone carrier Sprint announced today that it just launched its Sprint 4G mobile broadband services in the Seattle area. According to the company, the arrival of its services in this market should offer users the possibility to enjoy improved streaming video, fast file downloads and uploads, as well as great Internet browsing experiences not only at home or office, but also while they are on the go.

The company also revealed that Sprint users in Seattle would benefit from a “blazing fast wireless mobile broadband experience across the city,” no matter where they are or at what time of the day. The operator also notes that Seattle is only one of the markets where its 4G services are available commercially, and that it can deliver speeds up to 10 times faster than those available on a 3G network.

“Sprint continues to lead the charge in rolling out wireless 4G in cities across America and the momentum continues to build,” said Todd Rowley, vice president of Sprint 4G. “Our aggressive expansion of Sprint 4G will include many new devices and capabilities that create increased performance and productivity while enhancing personal lifestyles on the go.”

Additionally, Sprint notes that the new data transfer speeds available with its 4G services (which are delivered over Clearwire's WiMAX network) are also meant to enable the development of innovative applications. The Sprint 4G offering can deliver favorite songs, pictures, sitcoms or large videos in a matter of seconds, while also enabling video streaming, something that until not too long ago was only available at home or in the office.

Sprint customers in Seattle willing to try out the new services from the carrier can do so through the purchase of the 3G/4G USB Modem U300, a device that comes with support for both the 3G and 4G networks. The modem is available for a limited period of time for free on a two-year agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. “Sprint is currently offering new 4G/3G data plans for consumers at $69.99 monthly with unlimited 4G and 4G/3G data plans for businesses at $69.99 with unlimited 4G and unlimited 3G on the Sprint network3 (price plans exclude surcharges and taxes),” the carrier added. More details are available here.