Press Releases
Sprint announces next-generation mobile solution for hard of hearing Android users.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Oct. 21, 2011 — Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the availability of Wireless CapTel by Sprint powered by Raketu, an application on select Android phones that increases accessibility in mobile communications for individuals who are hard-of-hearing.
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Sprint signs on as Platinum sponsor for campaign with Marlee Matlin, Communications Services for the Deaf to raise awareness for issues related to deaf, hard of hearing communities
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Sept. 30, 2011 — Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced it will serve as one of the lead sponsors of an awareness and fundraising campaign led by Academy Award® winning actress Marlee Matlin and Communications...
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Sprint launches Sprint® Mobile IP Relay service
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Sept. 29, 2011 — Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the availability of Sprint Mobile IP Relay, empowering thousands of users in the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities and people with speech disabilities....
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Sprint Relay Signs on as Platinum Sponsor for "Grow with CSD" Fundraising Campaign Event Featuring Marlee Matlin
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sept. 23, 2011 — In June, CSD announced that Academy Award Winner for Best Actress Award, producer, author and activist Marlee Matlin will make an appearance at the "Grow With CSD" event, a fundraiser for CSD programs that...
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Sprint awarded new contract from State of Wyoming
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – July 19, 2011 — The State of Wyoming has selected Sprint (NYSE:S), one of the leading providers of Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), to provide a full suite of relay products and services to the State for two years, beginning...
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CapTel Customer Service — Now Available on Weekends!
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – June 10, 2011 — Effective immediately, CapTel® Customer Service is available to serve customers 7 days a week. Now people who use the CapTel Captioned Telephone can reach highly-trained support personnel every day of the week...
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Sprint marks major milestone in mobile communications with launch of Relay ID Pack
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – May 5, 2011 — Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the Sprint Relay ID pack, which allows anyone who has difficulty hearing on their phone and members of the deaf community who use sign language to receive a customized bundle of applications, links, tips, icons, widgets and wallpapers on their Sprint ID-capable...
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Sprint Earns Best Practices Award for Its Video Relay Services from ABILITY Magazine
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. BUSINESS WIRE – April 27, 2011 — Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced that it has earned ABILITY Magazine’s Best Practices Award for its “innovative implementation of Video Relay Service and for its spirit of inclusion, both in the workplace and in the consumer marketplace.”
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Sprint Relay earns top honors for Best Overall Customer Care and Speed of Service from Paisley Group
Overland Park, Kan. – April 19, 2011 — Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced that it has earned top honors in Customer Care and Speed in the 2011 Paisley Group National Relay TTY Performance IndexTM. Sprint Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) enable text-telephone (TTY) callers and hearing callers to communicate with one another...
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Commonwealth of Kentucky Selects Sprint to Provide Relay Services for its Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Overland Park, Kan. – March 23, 2011 — The Commonwealth of Kentucky recently selected Sprint (NYSE:S ), one of the leading providers of Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS), to provide its full suite of relay products to the Commonwealth as the newly designated Kentucky Relay Services provider beginning March 1, 2011.
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Sprint Mobile VRS: A whole new way of reaching out!
Denver, CO — Sprint Relay is proud to present: Sprint Mobile Video Relay Service (Sprint Mobile VRS). Sprint Mobile VRS is a free android app, currently available on the Samsung Epic™ 4G, HTC EVO™ 4G and Samsung Tab™, for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to connect with qualified video interpreters who relay their phone calls.
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