Sprint is offering some full-featured smartphones, and modems for free with a
two-year contract for a limited time only exclusively through
Sprint.com. The offer includes Palm Centro, LG Rumor, Moto i335, Compass USB modem, Samsung M300 and Sanyo S1. Some deals last only into December while others are offered into January.
Note: You can usually get similar pricing from third party retailers such as Wirefly.
Palm Centro: Free after $100 mail-in rebate
Centro is the smallest and lightest Palm phone to date. Centro has a
modern, stylish look that feels comfortable in the hand, pocket or
evening purse. Centro has been one of the top selling devices for
Sprint this year because it is easy-to-use for both communication and
organization (offer available only at sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1
through Jan. 4).
Rumor by LG: Free instantly
Exclusively from Sprint, the colorful Rumor by LG helps you manage
your entertainment, data and voice needs in a single, attractive
device. Rumor by LG puts the convenience of text messaging in the palm
of your hand with an easy-to-use QWERTY slide keyboard and one-touch
access to messaging through a softkey from the idle screen (offer
available only at sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1 through Dec. 26).
i335 by Motorola: Free instantly
Offering the industry-leading push-to-talk Nextel Direct Connect services available only on the iDEN network, i335 by Motorola is an easy-to-use, candy-bar-style phone offering Bluetooth
and speakerphone. It is also certified to Military Standard 810F for
dust, shock and vibration (offer available only at sprint.com through
Dec. 20).
Compass 597 by Sierra Wireless: Free instantly
The nation's smallest USB modem, Compass 597 is about the size of a
pack of gum. It features automatic installation of Sprint SmartViewSM
software and one-touch activation on the Sprint Mobile Broadband
Network, making it easy to get up and running (offer available in all
Sprint channels through Jan. 10 or while supplies last).
M300 by Samsung: Free instantly
M300 by Samsung combines many of the essential tools customers need
to communicate faster and easier with a compact, attractive design.
Features include Bluetooth technology, VGA camera with
digital zoom, Internet access, email and text messaging. (offer
available only at sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1 through Jan. 10 or while
supplies last).
S1 by Sanyo: Free instantly
With a sleek look and feel, S1 by Sanyo offers the essential
features that consumers rely on, including a robust 24mm speakerphone,
integrated Bluetooth wireless technology, large LCD screen and
voice-activated dialing. S1 by Sanyo is wrapped in a soft-touch finish
that feels great in your hand. (offer available only at sprint.com and
1-800-Sprint1 through Jan. 10 or while supplies last).
"During these challenging economic times, it is more important than
ever for us to make online holiday shopping effortless with the best
overall value and the most options in affordable wireless phones," said
Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint. "Sprint offers something for everyone on your
holiday shopping list with the advanced features and exclusive content
available on our devices. Consumers will see how Sprint can help them
save money during this holiday season."