Sprint Offering Free Text Messages And Calls To Nepal Till May 16

Subsequent to the actions of Skype of Microsoft, Sprint, one of the major mobile services companies right here in the US have introduced they will probably be waiving and crediting phone calls and text messages created by Sprint clients to Nepal - in a retroactive move, starting from April 25 onward. This special offer is set to continue all through to May 16, 2015. This means, if you make phone calls or send out texts to Nepal, there'll be no cost attached to all postpaid and prepaid customers of Sprint, Boost Cellular and Virgin Mobile USA.

This particular transfer should be lauded, since it has been prior to that on the occasion of an emergency, the possibility of text messages heading via would be an entire lot higher instead of that of a telephone contact, and this will in turn do its little bit to totally free up networks for crucial conversation between initial responders, apart from other emergency staff and aid employees.

Not only that, Sprint is also set to waive regular text-messaging charges when it comes to the various Nepal disaster-relief brief codes and mobile donation strategies, beginning from today and ending also on the same day as talked about previously, which is May 16.

Sprint Pushing Out Android 5.0 Lollipop Update For Galaxy Note 4 Owners

We've great information for Galaxy Note 4 owners on Sprint. The network has started pushing out Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade for Galaxy Note 4 proprietors on its network. This is actually the current significant update for Google’s cellular platform which brings a myriad of new features and improvements, apart from user interface advancement. Sprint is rolling out the change over-the-air.

Those who have acquired a Galaxy Note 4 on Sprint will receive a notification on their gadgets today notifying them that the upgrade is available for download.

Customers who don’t receive the notification, or they simply can’t watch for it, can try manually pushing the upgrade also through the update option in the Settings Menu. Whether that works is an additional thing. They won’t be able to download the update until it goes live in their area.

Android 5.0 Lollipop brings several new features to your Galaxy Note 4 such being an improved notification encounter, visitor user Mode, Android Intelligent Lock, multi-user profiles and far more. Materials Design brings brighter colors also being an overall flat and simplified look and feel for the consumer interface

Sprint clients who have a Galaxy Note 4 ought to make sure that they are linked to a good Wi-Fi network prior to installing the update. There ought to be a reasonable quantity of charge in the battery prior to continuing with the installation procedure.

Sprint Will Sell LG G Pad F 7.0 From March 13th, Free With 2 Year Contract

Sprint recently declared the LG G Pad F7.0 will probably be available on the Sprint network commencing March 13th. The G-Pad F 7.0 may be the carrier’s initial LG-produced tablet computer, and it will be provided up for free to any recent Sprint customers who are ready to sign a two-year contract with the device.

The LG G Pad F 7.0 has a 7-inches WXGA IPS screen, a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor chip with the Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB of Memory, 8GB of inner storage and MicroSD growth approximately 128GB. In addition, it features a 4000mAh electric battery, a 5MP backend camera along with a 1.2MP top-experiencing video camera. The tablet PC is running Android OS 5. Lollipop out from the box, and will also be for sale in possibly Dark or Bright white color. The G-Pad F 7.0 has a few familiarized LG capabilities like LG Match, helping you to combine it with an Android mobile phone to get and response to notices. Other LG functions are stored on the tablet computer at the same time, like Knock Code, Touch Picture, SmartShare Ray and Twin Window.

Sprint is additionally having a campaign allowing users to lease a contract of tablet plus an LG G3 with limitless text content, chat and 1GB of internet data for $90 per month. The identical package can also be designed for the LG G-Flex 2, just for $95 per month. The LG G Pad F 7.0 will be available in White colored from March 13th, whilst the Black colored model will not be around right up until April 10th.

Sprint ZTE LivePro Android Projector Now Available

Earlier at CES 2014, ZTE showcased the next generation Live Projector which would run on Android Operating system with advanced features and functionality. Many people were excited to experience this smart piece of tech in the market , so finally the day is here, ZTE is pushing forward the projector to the commercial market under the carrier name of Sprint which will be named Sprint LivePro projector. The specialty of this projector which makes it a unique device, is its capability of running on Android operating system which means the device is running special blood in its veins.

Sprint LivePro Projector will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Operating System with a 4-inch touchscreen display with a hotspot and power bank. This is more than just a projector, which means you will be having a great treat when you have Sprint LivePro at your home. With the touch screen display , users will be able to scroll through videos and images from the projector.

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Sprint LivePro will also include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth , USB and HDMI connectivity which means that users can connect their smartphones to the projector and transfer their presentations on the projector screen. The projector will come built-in with speakers which will help in the events where the sound management is not possible. The projector is capable of projecting 10-120 inches of screen on the wall with sharp display and custom video settings. The hotspot in the projector will allow 8 devices to connect at the same time and with the power bank , it will charge the devices at the same time. 

Sprint has made the pricing option quite interesting which means the carrier will charge $0 down payment for Livepro with 24 monthly payment plan of $18.75. The monthly payment varies according to the data plans, For 3GB of 4G/3G data it will charge $34.99, For 6GB of 4G/3G data it will charge $49.99 , For 12 GB of 4G/3G data it will charge $79.99 monthly. For more detailed information read on Sprint's newsroom.

T-Mobile Demanded Sprint $1 Billion Break Up Fee If Sprint T-Mobile Deal Goes Off

After the unsuccessful acquisition deal between AT&T and T-Mobile, Sprint showed interest in buying T-Mobile, but today's news indicates that history is repeating itself. When AT&T and T-Mobile deal was fall through, T-Mobile charged AT&T $3 Billion break up fee, now AT&T has made forward its statement first to Sprint and has demanded that if the Sprint T-Mobile deal went off , T-Mobile will charge Sprint $1 Billion breakup fee. Although the deal is still in progress and official statement from the officials has not came yet, but T-Mobile wants to secure this deal and putting up his demand before the official results proves that T-Mobile do not want this deal to Go-Off like with AT&T.

Sprint new owner "Softbank" has expressed his unhappiness with this demand from T-Mobile and stated that he would like to avoid this fee if it could be helped. Aside from big bulk breakup fee , T-Mobile also wants some major management holds in the deal and stated that if the deal went successful , John Legree , CEO of T-Mobile will be tasked to run the Sprint T-Mobile merger.

The reason why AT&T and T-Mobile merge was disapproved was due to less availability of carrier choice for customers. According to FTC and FCC, If the deal is approved customers will only have 3 choices left to choose from. According to them, Customers should have more choice of carriers to choose from and that's how a competition game begins.

Dish Network Chairman has openly stated that the company would consider a bid on T-Mobile if things do not work out with Sprint. This is because Dish Network does not have the resources that Sprint does to get into a bidding war with the company. Share you views in the comments below if you think this deal should go On or Off.

Sprint Working On New Policy To Make Smartphone SIM Unlocked In 2015

When you have your smartphone and it is carrier locked, it is the most irritating thing. Locked phone means you can only use that smartphone with the carrier from whom you have bought the phone. In US, many people buy contract phones that are locked and can be used only with the specific carrier from whom they are buying. If you buy contract phone from Verizon , you can only use that phone on Verizon, not other carrier, but if you have your smartphone unlocked , you have a variety to switch on different carriers. Carriers like AT&T , T-Mobile and other US carriers offer unlocked phones. Today, one more carrier is being added in the unlocked smartphones list and that is Sprint. The carrier is working on a new policy to make smartphone SIM unlocked by next year.

Carriers are becoming more customer friendly and that what SIM Unlocked smartphone means. Sprints new policy will go effect in 2015 after 11 Feb, meaning the devices which will be launched after 11 Feb 2015 on Sprint carrier will be SIM unlocked. Carriers such as Sprint and Verizon relied on different radios compared to AT&T and T-Mobile (CDMA and GSM respectively), it means that your phone is basically locked to their network, or at least only usable on another CDMA network. By allowing phones to be SIM unlockable, it will allow customers to bring their phones to other networks in the future if that’s what they want. The current available smartphone list will not be made SIM unlcoked due to the way they have manufactured but by next year the batch of fresh new smartphone will be unlockable.

Sprint Launching HD Voice Soon In USA

Sprint mobile carrier in US is trying to make its network and voice quality good and soon will be launching HD voice feature in to the spectrum. HD voice feature is not a new technology however Orange company in UK already launched this feature 4 years back and people are aware of the service. Where as in US, T-Mobile was the first carrier to boot the HD voice feature last year. Now Sprint is also moving on T-Mobile foot steps and will be adding a new guest feature into its network kingdom. For starters who don't know what is HD voice calling feature, Let me explain you, HD Voice simply increases the dynamic range of the audio that has been transmitted over the network from the standard four octaves all the way to seven. This will be the change what HD voice will bring to the table. Sprint has already tested out the HD voice feature in some areas , where folks have already got the flavor of the feature, So lets wait for the mass roll-out soon.

Sprint Testing Wi-Fi Calling Service On Selected Samsung Smartphones

Sprint is coming up with a new move in its service providing a free Wi-Fi calling which will allow customers to call and text over a local wireless network for avoiding overage charges. Like T-Mobile , Sprint has also introduced the Wi-Fi calling service but at the initial stage , it will only be available on selected Android smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Mega and Galaxy S4 mini will be lucky guys to test this Wi-Fi calling service. If you are lucky to have these smartphones then be ready to experience the service soon. Sprint promises to expand the service on more smartphones in future if the service received a good response on Galaxy Mega and S4 mini. Domestic calling and texting is free but for international calling there is a little fee. Are you guys ready to experience the new Wi-Fi calling service on your Galaxy Mega and S4 mini.

Sprint 4G LTE Expands To 22 New Markets Across The United States

Sprint today has announced to expand its LTE network to 22 new markets across the United States in the coming months.With this addition the market will reach the total of 110 Cities in US.  As the major carriers of US like Verizon and AT&T has majority of about 278 for AT&T and 497 for Verizon, Sprint is also continuing to build out its network across the nation. Sprint plans to cover 200 million people with the service by the end of this year. Sprint already offers 4G LTE in top summer destinations like Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and San Juan, Puerto Rico, but after today’s announcement more Americans will experience the power of Sprint 4G LTE.

Following is the list of the 22 cities that will be having Sprint 4G LTE soon,

• Baton Rouge, La.
• Centralia, Wash.
• Clarksville, Tenn.
• Corsicana, Texas
• Dalton, Ga.
• Dunn, N.C.
• Fond du Lac, Wis.
• Gainesville, Fla.
• Henderson, N.C.
• Kingsport, Tenn.
• Lansing/East Lansing, Mich.
• Longview, Wash.
• Miami
• Napa, Calif.
• New Orleans
• Palatka, Fla.
• Raleigh, N.C.
• Sebring, Fla.
• St. Cloud, Minn.
• St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, Mich.
• Tampa, Fla.
• Warsaw, Ind.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Is Now Available On US Cellular For $200

The long wait is over now , Samsung has moved their Galaxy S4 units publicly on US Cellular's. Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available for pre-orders at majority of the US Cellular carriers for $200 with an instant rebate. Device will be available for purchase with exclusive free offer of S View Flip cover which originally cost $59.99 which is cool. Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest Smartphone now available on US Cellular which is leaving behind Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Galaxy Axiom and Samsung Galaxy Note® 10.1. Samsung Galaxy S4 will add value to your Smartphone experience with better and reliable connectivity with your friends and family on fast 4G LTE. Purchasing a cell phone from US Cellular offer great benefits that no other carrier offer with customer rewards program.

Have a quick review about Samsung Galaxy S4 features,

* Android 4.2.2
* 1.9 GHz quad-core processor
* 16GB internal storage, can be upgraded with up to a 64GB MicroSD card
* Group Play lets users enjoy music, photos, documents and games with those around them without requiring a Wi-Fi connection or cellular signal.
* S Translator provides instant translation, using text or voice translation on applications including email and text messaging.