In another bold move Sprint (NYSE:S) is offering consumers something no
other wireless carrier is, a full money-back guarantee on service plans
– the Sprint Free Guarantee – the subject of a new ad campaign.
Beginning April 1, the Sprint Free Guarantee ensures all new or existing
customers who add a new line of service, and are not completely
satisfied, may deactivate service and return the device within 30 days
to have the opportunity to receive a full refund. In addition to being
reimbursed for the device purchase, activation fee, and having their
early termination fee waived, customers will also be refunded monthly
service plan recurring charges incurred and all associated taxes and
fees. In addition, Sprint will waive the restocking fee for new customer
exchanges as part of this policy.
As part of the campaign, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse is featured in a
stand-alone TV ad touting the Sprint Free Guarantee, which begins
running today on network and cable outlets. In the ad Hesse invites
customers to join Sprint, "and if you're not completely happy with
Sprint within 30 days, we'll give you your money back.”
"Sprint offers the lowest pricing for monthly plans, the largest voice
calling network, the nation’s only 4G network, and a superior customer
experience,” said Mike Goff, vice president, Corporate Marketing. "And
now Sprint is offering customers an unmatched guarantee: If a customer
isn’t completely satisfied with their purchase, we’ll give them their
money back. This campaign is simple and we’re so confident consumers
will be happy with Sprint we’re having our CEO deliver the message to
give Sprint a try.”
In print and online advertisements, the Sprint Free Guarantee will be
integrated into existing placements featuring the headline "Our $69.99
is worth more than their $69.99,” with messaging about the Sprint Free
Guarantee appearing near the bottom of those ads. It’s part of an
overall marketing strategy to highlight the advantages consumers have
with Sprint, including simple pricing plans, superior networks,
outstanding customer service, and an award-winning device lineup that
includes the world’s first 3G/4G Android phone – HTC EVO™ 4G. Sprint is
the first national wireless carrier to launch 4G with service available
in 28 markets today, and Sprint has the largest voice-calling area and a
reliable national 3G data network.
Sprint customers will be responsible for certain charges not associated
with the Sprint Free Guarantee: usage not included in the monthly
service plan, premium content (i.e. digital downloads, songs, games,
applications), third-party billing, international charges and any
associated taxes and Sprint surcharges.
The Sprint Free Guarantee is yet another unique asset in what is a
growing list of industry "firsts” for Sprint as no other major wireless
carrier matches this guarantee today. For complete information about the
Sprint Free Guarantee, visit www.sprint.com/guarantee.
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 is widely recognized for
developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including
two wireless networks serving more than 48 million customers at the end
of the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first 4G service from a national
carrier in the United States; industry-leading mobile data services;
instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a
global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The company’s customer-focused strategy
has led to improved first call resolution and customer care satisfaction
scores. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.
