Sprint today announced the launch of its Power Network Coverage Tool that will enable customers to access detailed coverage maps which zoom down to the street address level and display network signal strength.By entering an address or zip code, the maps will offer customers the ability to view the availability of wireless coverage on both the Nextel National NetworkSM and the Nationwide Sprint PCS NetworkSM, along with signal strength information. Customers will also be able to check the availability of Sprint's high-speed Power VisionSM data service. Sprint now is the first wireless carrier to show street-level coverage for EV-DO services.

Another bonus of the tool is that customers can also view the location of recently added cell sites in many areas.Available to customers both online at www.sprint.com/coverage and at self-service touch-screen kiosks at approximately 800 Sprint retail stores, the interactive Power Network Coverage Tool will be simple to use and help set network coverage expectations for customers before they actually sign up for wireless service. By demonstrating coverage of multiple networks, customers can also better determine which network best suits their needs.Sprint expects its mapping tool will give customers the opportunity to enjoy great value and unmatched wireless capabilities on any of its powerful networks. And, the new tool will help to ensure customers have all of the facts upfront about the strength of the network before choosing a wireless carrier, helping to build trust between Sprint and the customer at the onset.Shortly after launch, Sprint plans to introduce several industry-first features that will provide customers visibility into where Sprint plans on further enhancing coverage. As part of these enhancements customers will be able to view future cell site locations within 60 days of planned build out. Later this year when Sprint rolls out its upgraded EV-DO Revision A mobile broadband network, which provides more capacity and faster data rate speeds, customers will be able to view EV-DO Revision A coverage on the Power Network Coverage Tool as well.