Building on the popularity of Sprint’s $99 Simply EverythingSM plan that includes more features than other carriers’ “unlimited” plans, Sprint Talk/Message/Data Share plans for families include unlimited messaging and data on two phones for one low price.  With Sprint plans that include all the services customers want for one low price, customers can have peace of mind that they’re getting a lower price and more value than major competitors offer.  In addition, Sprint’s EVDO Rev A network offers five times more mobile broadband coverage than the AT&T 3G network, based on square miles.

Individual Plan Comparison

Sprint Everything plans vs. AT&T Nation plans for iPhone 3G

• Lower cost: Sprint’s $99 Simply Everything plan offers unlimited voice, data and messaging for $99.99; AT&T’s unlimited voice and data plan is $129.99.
• Text Included: Sprint includes unlimited text messaging; AT&T charges $20 for individuals ($30 for families).
• More N&W: Sprint includes unlimited night & weekend minutes starting at 7 p.m.; AT&T’s unlimited night & weekend minutes start at 9 p.m.
• More Data: Sprint includes Blackberry Internet Service, Sprint Music Premier (50 commercial-free streaming music channels, 100 local stations), Sprint TV® Premier (25+ channels of live TV, on-demand clips and full-length episodes), NFL Mobile Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile; AT&T does not include Blackberry Internet Service, streaming music channels, on-demand full-length TV episodes, NFL Mobile or NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile.

Family Plan Comparison

Sprint Talk/Message/Data Share plans vs. AT&T FamilyTalk plans for iPhone 3G

• More Minutes: Sprint includes 1500 minutes in its $129.99 Talk/Message/Data Share plan; AT&T’s $129.99 FamilyTalk plan includes just 700 minutes.
• Text Included: Sprint includes unlimited text messaging; AT&T charges $30 for families ($20 for individuals).
• Lower Cost Additional Lines: Sprint offers additional lines for $19.99; AT&T additional lines are $39.99.
• More N&W: Sprint includes unlimited night & weekend minutes starting at 7 p.m.; AT&T’s unlimited night & weekend minutes start at 9 p.m.
• More Data: Sprint includes unlimited GPS Navigation, Blackberry Internet Service, Sprint Music Premier (50 commercial-free streaming music channels, 100 local stations), Sprint TV Premier (25+ channels of live TV, on-demand clips and full-length episodes), NFL Mobile and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile; AT&T does not include Blackberry Internet Service, streaming music channels, on-demand full-length TV episodes, NFL Mobile or NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile.

Device Pricing Comparison

Sprint Instinct is $129.99 with a two-year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate. Without a contract, Instinct is available for $449.99.  Instinct comes with a 2GB microSD card for external memory that is expandable to 8GB. Instinct also comes packaged with everything the user needs to enjoy the device’s full capabilities right out of the box. Contents include a 2GB microSD™ card that holds approximately 2,000 songs from the Sprint Music Store, two standard 1,000 mAmp batteries offering up to 5.75 hours of continuous talk time each, battery charging sleeve, travel charger, USB cable, 3.5mm headphones with built-in microphone, and leather case with stylus.

AT&T has announced iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts. Without a contract, the phones will cost $599 and $699, respectively.