News Releases<\/p>\n
October 21, 2011<\/p>\n
Sprint Announces Next-Generation Mobile Solution for Hard of Hearing<\/strong> Wireless CapTel\u00ae by Sprint\u00ae powered by Raketu\u00ae lets users read mobile OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), October 21, 2011 – Sprint (NYSE: S) Wireless CapTel by Sprint allows users to read conversations with real-time The application can be downloaded on select Android 2.2 or higher devices Wireless CapTel calls are automatically routed through a captioning service. \u201cSprint Relay is pleased to add another groundbreaking solution to its For more information about the service, go to http:\/\/www.sprintcaptel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Wireless CapTel by Sprint application marks another breakthrough by About Sprint Relay<\/p>\n Sprint is the largest and most technologically advanced Telecommunications About Sprint Nextel<\/p>\n Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline About CapTel<\/p>\n CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc. In partnership with Ultratec, Inc. is the world\u2019s leading developer of text telecommunications About Raketu<\/p>\n The Wireless CapTel by Sprint application is powered by Raketu technology. * No voice plan is required for Wireless CapTel by Sprint. Specialized Contact(s): Source:<\/p>\n
\n Android Users<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nconversations with the aid of captions<\/p>\n
\ntoday announced the availability of Wireless CapTel by Sprint powered by
\nRaketu, an application on select Android phones that increases accessibility
\nin mobile communications for individuals who are hard-of-hearing.<\/p>\n
\nword-for-word captions on their wireless phones. Wireless CapTel by Sprint
\nusers place a call in the same way they would when using a traditional phone
\n\u2013 by dialing the number directly on the device. The revolutionary
\napplication then connects callers directly to the CapTel service when the
\nphone is dialed. When the receiving party answers, callers can listen to
\nwhat the other person is saying and also read captions on the phone\u2019s
\ndisplay screen.<\/p>\n
\nfrom the Android Market for free with an Everything Data plan*.<\/p>\n
\nUsers simply give friends, family, and other contacts their specialized
\nWireless CapTel by Sprint phone number to receive captions on every call.<\/p>\n
\nportfolio \u2013 and bring to the market a service that improves our customers\u2019
\nexperience,\u201d said Mike Ellis, director-Sprint Relay.<\/p>\n
\nSprint for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The company recently
\nmarked an industry first with the Sprint Relay ID pack \u2013 a bundle of
\napplications, links, tips, icons, and widgets enabling a more robust
\nwireless experience for those with hearing loss. The bundle includes voice
\nmail transcripts, visual and vibrating alerts, and readable captions, all
\navailable in a single download. The bundle marks the first time a carrier
\nhas developed multiple applications in one package for those who are
\nhard-of-hearing.<\/p>\n
\nRelay Service provider in the nation with more than 20 years of experience
\nin providing relay services to persons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or
\ndeaf-blind or have a speech disability to communicate with hearing persons
\non the phone. Sprint\u2019s experience in this field assures Sprint Relay users
\nreceive quality service regardless of the type of relay service they are
\nusing. Sprint\u2019s relay service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
\nwith no restrictions on the number of calls placed or call length. For more
\ninformation, visit www.sprintrelay.com.<\/p>\n
\ncommunications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers,
\nbusinesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 52 million
\ncustomers at the end of 2Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing,
\nengineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
\nwireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering
\nindustry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including
\nVirgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
\nand international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet
\nbackbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing
\nit as one of the nation\u2019s greenest companies, the highest of any
\ntelecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at
\nwww.sprint.com or www.facebook.com\/sprint and www.twitter.com\/sprint.<\/p>\n
\nUltratec, CapTel services are available as a component of Sprint\u2019s array of
\nRelay services. Designed for people who are hard-of-hearing, CapTel users
\nplace a call in the same way they would when using any other phone \u2013 by
\ndialing the number directly on a special Captioned Telephone. The phone
\nconnects callers to the CapTel service as the number is dialed. When the
\nother person answers, callers can listen to what the other person says while
\nreading captions on the phone\u2019s display screen to catch words that may be
\nmissed. Captions appear nearly simultaneously with spoken words.<\/p>\n
\nequipment for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Since 1978, the
\ncompany has been responsible for numerous advancements in telecommunications
\ntechnology, including a full range of text telephones, public telephones,
\namplified telephones, and signaling systems for people with hearing loss.
\nUltratec works extensively with government agencies, emergency services, and
\nlocal and national advocacy groups to ensure equal telecommunications access
\nfor people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.<\/p>\n
\nSince 2006, Raketu Communications Inc. has been developing leading edge
\napplications that provide communications services for customers and
\nbusinesses, across mobile, tablet, desktop and laptop devices. Raketu has
\ndeveloped and released many first-to-market applications, including mobile
\nvideo calling, cloud based video calling, and server-less peer-to-peer
\ncommunications. Raketu currently has users in over 150 countries around the
\nworld. For more information, visit the company\u2019s website at: www.Raketu.com.<\/p>\n
\nreduced-cost plans for people with hearing loss are available at
\nwww.sprintrelaystore.com\/wcs. You must have a hearing loss and be a resident
\nof the United States to use the service. If you plan to make regular,
\nnon-captioned calls, you may be charged extra if you do not have a cell
\nphone voice plan with a number of minutes allocated.<\/p>\n
\nSprint
\nMark Bonavia, 913-315-1284
\nMark.Bonavia@sprint.com<\/p>\n