Overview:
Sprint merged with Nextel in 2005 and ever since then, they have been providing their customers with excellent service in phone, internet and wireless capacities. Through Nextel, they offer data plans for BlackBerry and other PDAs.Pros: Sprint has straightforward BlackBerry plans that include several different features. They all have voice features, including voicemail, call waiting, caller ID, caller ID block, three-way calling, numeric paging, emergency calls without airtime charges, and non-emergency calls using special charges. The prices are pretty good, as well – much lower than Verizon’s prices and the plans include the same features.
Cons: Sprint has a limited number of BlackBerry plans to choose from, and there is no data-only option. Text messaging is not included on Sprint’s data plans.

Detailed Provider Information:
Voice Plan Options: For consumers, Sprint offers their Simply Everything and Everything plans. These combine voice and data options. Simply Everything costs $99.99 per month and includes unlimited voice, messaging, data, email, and more. The Everything plans come with either 450 minutes for $69.99 per month, or 900 minutes for $89.99 per month, and includes all of the unlimited messaging and data options of the Simply Everything plan, plus nights and weekends.Data Options: All Sprint BlackBerry data plans are purchased in conjunction with a voice plan. See Voice Plan Options for Sprint's Simply Everything and Everything plans.
Messaging Options: Text messaging is included in Sprint's BlackBerry plans.
Customer Service: The Sprint website has a page solely dedicated to support – you can enter a search question or browse through their frequently-asked questions to find your answer. If you still don’t find what you’re looking for, you can sign onto the website and participate in a live chat with a representative who will help you.
Contract: If you break your contract early, you will be responsible for an early termination fee of "up to $200". Most phones carry a two-year contract at minimum if you want to get the cheaper price.
Messaging: With Sprint's Everything and Simply Everything plans, unlimited messaging is included.
International Calling and Messaging: You will have to activate international roaming in order to take advantage of international calling and messaging. The number is 1-888-226-7212 – customer service representatives will help you. Sprint bills you for the amount of data you’ve used, normally by the KB.
Roaming Charges: There are charges for when you’re roaming, but the good thing is, there is roaming coverage even outside of Sprint’s network coverage. Some services may not work while you’re roaming – e.g. data services, voice mail, or call waiting.
Activation Fee: According to Sprint’s website, activation charges will be discussed with you when you sign up for a new line. Activation charges vary from state to state.
Additional Features: 411 access is $1.79 per call in addition to airtime charges and call forwarding is $0.20 per minute.
Insurance: There is a one-year warranty on the phones.
Phones: Sprint offers the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The website offers you the option of upgrading or replacing your device or buying one with a new plan. Some Additional BlackBerry Models Available:
BlackBerry Bold 9650
BlackBerry Curve 8330
BlackBerry Pearl 8130
BlackBerry 8830
Coverage Map: The Sprint coverage map tool can be found here. You must enter your zip code to check the coverage in your area.



