OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and DALLAS — Today Sprint (NYSE:S) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced key enhancements, including GPS to support Sprint Navigation, Windows Mobile 6.1 and the addition of Office Mobile 6.1 for the Samsung ACE.

Introduced in February 2008, the ACE combines the familiarity of Windows Mobile with advanced multimedia features for accessing business and personal essentials. With quad-band capabilities, the Samsung ACE also operates globally on CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks where Sprint has international roaming agreements. The new software’s downloading instructions are available at http://www.samsungmobileusa.com/i325/upgrade and offers:

Enhanced GPS capabilities - Provides advanced GPS functionality and allows support of popular applications such as Sprint Navigation. Sprint Navigation provides audio and visual turn-by-turn directions, more than 10 million local listings, and one-click traffic rerouting on compatible phones, similar to an in-vehicle GPS system.

Windows Mobile 6.1 - Brings new time-saving features, easier phone navigation and management, and stronger security safeguards. Users can get their phone set up and running easier than ever before. With mobile versions of the familiar Windows desktop applications, such as Microsoft Office and Live Search, they’ll have information they need anytime, anywhere. Threaded text messaging enhances the messaging experience.

Office Mobile 6.1 - Allows users to view and edit the latest versions of Microsoft Word and Excel documents. It also allows customers to view the latest versions of PowerPoint and PDFs.

Installation of unsigned applications - The upgrade will allow for the installation of unsigned third-party applications, even those without certification.

“Sprint’s commitment to providing time-saving features, along with the freedom to access and download the content they want and have a PC-like experience, is key,” said Michael Hahn, vice president-Customer Equipment for Sprint. “Whether customers want to update their PowerPoint presentation, find a local restaurant with Live Search, get turn-by-turn driving directions, or just enjoy the simplicity of their handset, the Samsung ACE delivers it all so customers can have what they want now.”

Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S)

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