Sprint Premiers Loyalty Perks Plan - Will Get First Dibs on Palm Pre

Sprint is rewarding its most loyal customers with perks, privileges and discounts. Their news release suggests that Sprint Premier will
drive higher satisfaction.

It looks like a good deal if you want a Palm Pre early or for accessory discounts.

After being automatically enrolled in Sprint Premier, customers receive
benefits such as:

• Early Upgrades: After only one year customers can receive our
  new customer price on a new handset. That's almost a year sooner than
  other customers. For accounts sharing minutes, the early upgrade
  applies to the primary line. A new two-year agreement is required.
• "Just Because" Perks: Spontaneous special offers for trips,
  tickets to shows and sporting events -- just to say thanks.
• Anniversary Rewards: Customers celebrate their annual Sprint
  anniversary with a special gift such as free ring tones or free
  minutes.
• First to Know/First to Buy: Longstanding customers get an
  exclusive first peek at new products and services such as the upcoming
  Palm Pre, and then are among the first with opportunities to purchase
  when they become available.

• Accessory Discounts: A once-a-year discount on accessories at
  participating Sprint stores.There is 25%-off offer online today.
• Courtesy Plan Check: For customers who haven't changed their
  plan in six months, Sprint will notify them for a "Plan Check" to make
  sure they are getting the most value out of their device.

Eligibility requirements for Sprint Premier are  1) For three
consecutive months, consumer customers must be on an individual wireless
plan of at least $69.99 per month or spend at least $99.99 per month on
a plan that shares minutes, or 2) they must have been a Sprint wireless
customer for at least 10 years. For complete rules about Sprint Premier,
visit sprint.com/premiercustomer.

"We know that loyal customers are the most important ones to our
business and we want to reward them for their choice in Sprint," said Jeff Hallock, vice president for base management at Sprint. "Sprint
Premier is our way of saying, 'thanks, we appreciate your loyalty and
here's something special for staying with us'."