Best Buy to Offer Mobile Broadband Service via Sprint

Best Buy confirmed that it is gearing up to launch its own mobile broadband offering called Best Buy Connect. The service will utilize Sprint Nextel’s EV-DO network.

According to published news reports, BestBuy will offer 3G data services, but not 4G mobile WiMAX service. A Best Buy spokeswoman confirmed to FierceWireless that the service will launch July 11, and will be available on Gobi-enabled laptops and netbooks sold at Best Buy’s U.S. stores. The company said it will release more details about the pricing options on July 11.

According to a Best Buy circular advertisement outlined by Dow Jones Newswires, there will be several different post- and prepaid pricing options for the service, ranging from a prepaid plan of $29.99 a month for 250 MB, up to postpaid plan of $59.99 for 5 GB.

Sprint spokeswoman Stephanie Greenwood said, “Partners like Best Buy have access to additional distribution channels and can reach customer segments that Sprint may not be reaching.”

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