Significant Network Enhancements by Sprint Part of $41 Million Investment

FT. MYERS, Fla. - For Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) wireless customers in Southwest Florida who already take advantage of the company’s powerful networks, recent local network enhancements should result in even better wireless service. Sprint added 11 wireless cell sites in the last six months to its Nationwide Sprint PCS NetworkSM and Nextel National NetworkSM in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties.

“Sprint continues to make significant investments to increase coverage and capacity in its wireless networks in Ft. Myers, Naples and throughout the country,” said Bob Halcrow, area vice president, Florida. “Customer satisfaction and network quality are two of Sprint’s top priorities as we further strengthen our powerful networks where our customers live, work, play and travel.”

Last year, Sprint invested more than $41 million in its wireless networks in the Southwest Florida market. The following is a detailed list of the local areas benefiting from these enhancements in the past 6 months: