Sprint program

Mary Stark-Hood, 312/329-8374
Mstarkhood@realtors.org
Ann Bleck, 312/329-8379
ableck@realtors.org
NAR ANNOUNCES NEW WIRELESS SERVICES PROGRAM FROM SPRINT
CHICAGO (October 10, 2006)— The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® today announced a new wireless services program from Sprint (NYSE: S) offered under NAR’s REALTOR BenefitsSM Program. Following the merger of Sprint and Nextel, NAR negotiated a robust, new program for NAR members which includes valuable offers from both brands, Sprint and Nextel. This new offer makes Sprint NAR’s exclusive provider of wireless voice and data phone service under the REALTOR BenefitsSM Program.
Nextel has been a successful partner under NAR’s alliance program since November 2003 and is proud to expand the offering to include Sprint along with a comprehensive range of communications services that bring mobility to consumers and businesses.
NAR members who sign a new Sprint 2-year wireless service agreement will receive a 5 percent recurring discount on their monthly wireless service. Also, NAR members receive the first month free for Sprint Vision Service Packs plus 10 percent off each additional month for the next 23 months. Vision Packs allow users to email, browse the web, watch TV, listen to music, and more…all on the phone! Additionally, NAR members have the unique benefit to combine certain general promotions with these member benefits including a $150 one-time service credit and current phone equipment discounts and smart device offers in the market.
“NAR is excited about this new, exclusive wireless services program from Sprint," said Bob Goldberg, NAR Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development and head of the REALTOR BenefitsSM Program. "With this new offer, Sprint is committed to bringing its innovative wireless products and services at significant savings to REALTORS®.
"Sprint is pleased to be able to enhance our partnership with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® by expanding the offer to include our full range of wireless products," said Tim Donahue, vice president of business marketing, Sprint. “The ability for NAR members to make just about anyplace a workplace using Sprint solutions, will improve their productivity while away from the office impacting their bottom line."
To learn more about the Sprint offering for REALTORS®, visit http://www.sprint.com/nar. Call 1-888-503-3069 to activate new service or 1-888-788-4727 to convert service to this program or visit a Sprint-owned store. Be sure to provide your 9-digit NAR membership I.D. Web fulfillment is not available for Sprint orders.
The REALTOR BenefitsSM Program offers NAR members practical solutions for their business and personal lives on the publications, products and services that they use every day. The program includes offerings from more than 30 companies recognized as leaders in their respective industries and more than 100 publications and products designed to educate real estate professionals and their clients on topics ranging from legal issues and risk management to business development and marketing. In addition, use of the REALTOR BenefitsSM Program results in revenue to NAR which helps keep NAR membership dues low.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.
About NAR
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing over 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
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Information about NAR is available at www.REALTOR.org/RealtorBenefits

