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Press Release -- April 5th, 2012
Source: Sprint Nextel
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Sprint Offers Customers Protection for Their Smartphone With Norton Mobile Security Lite

Norton Mobile Security Lite seamlessly protects smartphones and tablets from loss, theft and malware

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), April 05, 2012 – Today’s smartphone customers rely on their wireless device for many different activities, including email, music, games, shopping, banking and Web surfing. With more and more information on the device, it is important to protect it from prying eyes or dangerous downloads if it is lost or stolen.

According to a recent study from Symantec, 70 percent of the people who found a lost smartphone tried to access both the personal and business information that was stored on the device.1 Sprint (NYSE:S, news, filings) and Norton by Symantec announced today that they are providing Sprint customers easy access to Norton Mobile Security Lite to better protect their smartphone from loss, theft or malware.

With Norton Mobile Security Lite, a free security application for Android-based smartphones, customers can remotely lock their smartphone with a simple text message if it is lost or stolen. It scans all files and application updates downloaded to a device and automatically detects and removes threats. Sprint customers using select Android-powered devices can easily download the Norton Mobile Security Lite application from Google Play™ by clicking on the application within Sprint Zone or the Sprint Tab in Google Play. Customers can find Sprint Zone as an icon on their device.2

“Sprint continues to work with industry leaders in the mobile security space to offer our customers best in-class options to better protect the important information stored on their smartphone or tablet,” said Fared Adib, senior vice president-Product, Sprint. “Last year Sprint established a mobile security council, bringing together key players in the mobile ecosystem to address protection, safety and security needs important to consumers and businesses. It also is important to educate consumers about potential risks and to offer solutions such as Norton Mobile Security Lite.”

Norton Mobile Security Lite features:

  • Remote Lock: Lets you remotely lock your lost or stolen phone via the Internet or SMS to keep critical data safe and block unauthorized access.
  • Antimalware: Scans all files and application updates downloaded to your mobile phone and automatically detects and removes threats without slowing you down.
  • Automatic LiveUpdate: Automatically downloads and installs security updates keeping you a step ahead of cybercriminals.

“We applaud Sprint for providing their customers tools and resources to help protect their mobile lives,” said Dave Cole, vice president-Mobile Products, Norton. “With tablets and smartphones being increasingly used for everyday tasks like banking, shopping and email, consumers’ information is more at risk than ever. Norton Mobile Security Lite provides protection from physical and online risks from the most trusted name in security – giving Sprint customers a secure and worry-free mobile experience.”

For Sprint customers who want additional protections – such as the ability to remotely locate or wipe their device, block unwanted calls or text messages, or block phishing websites used to steal personal information and money – there is the option to upgrade to the full-featured Norton Mobile Security for a one-year subscription price of $29.99.

Mobile Security and Safety

Sprint is a leader in mobile security and safety. In addition to protective applications like Norton Mobile Security Lite, Sprint offers applications to help customers protect their families with Sprint Mobile Controls, Sprint Drive First and Sprint Family Locator.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 55 million customers at the end of 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About Norton

Norton protects the Stuff that matters to consumers, across all aspects of their digital lives. Norton provides a range of security solutions including technologies for PCs and mobile devices, live tech support services and online backup. Like Norton on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/norton.

1 According to 2012 Symantec Smartphone Honey Stick Project

2 The Sprint Zone application currently is not available on the Nexus S 4G or Samsung Moment devices. The Norton Mobile Security Lite application can be downloaded from Google Play.

Contact(s):

Sprint
Jennifer Walsh, 913-315-3715
jennifer.r.walsh@sprint.com

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