Sprint Unveils New PCS Phone SPH-a460

June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The new PCS Phone SPH-a460 by Samsung combines both function and form into a compact, clamshell device that enables even the busiest of customers to clearly manage their lives with style. Sprint (NYSE: FON) (NYSE: PCS) , which operates the largest all-digital nationwide wireless network, and Samsung Telecommunications America, an award-winning wireless industry leader in product design and innovative technology, today announced the availability of the PCS Phone SPH- a460 by Samsung. The a460 is available in Sprint Stores nationwide and at http://www.sprintpcs.com/ for the suggested retail price of $199.99.

The pocket-sized dual-band/tri-mode a460 has one-touch PCS Wireless Web access enabling consumers on Sprint's nationwide wireless network to retrieve vital information such as e-mails, flight schedules, movie listings and stock quotes while on-the-go. The a460's enlarged LCD screen displays up to eight lines of text while browsing the Web, and its blue backlight makes viewing the information clear. In addition to the more than 60 games offered on the PCS Wireless Web, the a460 includes three embedded games for customers who need a break from their busy schedules. Features such as voice- activated dialing and the four-way navigation key on the a460 will help consumers manage hectic lifestyles by shortening the number of steps involved in dialing numbers and navigating menu functions.

Customers can give their a460 phones a sense of personal style and attitude by wirelessly downloading entertaining ring tones and screensaver graphics through PCS Ringers & More.

A selection of distinctive enhanced ringers embedded in the a460 have the ability to play up to 16 tones at once, allowing users to clearly distinguish their phones' rings in busy environments.

The a460 delivers clear calls today, and through Global Positioning System (GPS) technology embedded in the phone, customers have the added safety benefit of Enhanced 911 (E911) emergency services as they become available through the local public safety agencies.

"Both fashionable and feature-rich, the PCS Phone SPH-a460 successfully combines enhanced capabilities and a distinctive design to meet the needs of tech-savvy customers who demand the ultimate in style," said John Garcia, senior vice president of sales & distribution for Sprint's PCS division. "With the a460, Sprint and Samsung continue to connect consumers with the best in cutting-edge technology."

"Consumers don't have to sacrifice design and style for innovative technology," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of wireless terminals, Samsung. "The ultra-compact a460 provides unique personalization features as well as the latest in technology for consumers who need tools to balance both professional and personal lives."

Feature highlights of the dual-band/tri-mode PCS SPH-a460 by Samsung include:

• Sleek, Lightweight Design
• Compact clamshell design
• Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Dimensions: 3.4" x 2.1" x 0.9"

Personalization Features

• Capabilities to wirelessly download content such as unique ringers and images; Sprint wireless customers can access PCS Ringers & More wireless download service for brand-name music and Graphics
• 16-chord enhanced ringers, including a mix of melodic and 'traditional' ringers, vibrate ringer and silent ringer
• Customizable banner greeting, unique animated screen savers and menus
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) text and voice prompts
• Three embedded games

Enhanced Display/User Interface

• Large LCD screen allows for up to eight lines of text while Web browsing
• Enhanced six-line LCD screen displays images on four-level grayscale for more defined images and easier-to read menus and messages
• Luminescent blue backlighting on screen and keypad
• External display for Caller ID - check out who's calling without opening the phone

Productivity Tools

• Openwave Mobile Browser 4.1 - WAP-compliant for email and Internet access; with access to the PCS Wireless Web, users can send and receive emails and instant messages, play more than 60 games, buy movie or concert tickets, and check stock prices, weather reports, flight schedules or the latest sport scores
• Personal organizer functionality, including calendar with scheduler and reminder alarms, task lists, calculator and countdown feature
• Enhanced phone book stores up to 250 numbers
• Voice-activated and one-touch dialing capabilities
• Tegic T-9 predictive text entry for ease of messaging and wireless email with the PCS suite of wireless messaging services
• Easy to use four-way navigation key
• Battery life of up to 2.4 hours talk time and up to seven days of standby time with the standard lithium ion battery

For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/mr and http://www.samsungusa.com/wireless .