Embarq introduces wireless service
Embarq, the former Sprint Local Telephone Division has just launched wireless service through a MVNO relationship with Sprint Nextel Corporation. The company will now provide bundled service packages of wireline, wireless and internet services.
Embarq is providing simplified service plans starting at 19.95 a month. Depending on what plan is chosen, Embarq customers will be able to have free calling between their wireless and home phones. There's also a feature where any 5 numbers can be called for free, even if they are on other carriers.
Embarq is launching with a limited number of wireless phones -- only a subset of what Sprint offers. Current entry-level devices withfrom UT Starcom and LG plus the PPC 6700 smartphone.
