Sprint fans have watched AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile users have the majority of the fun with Windows Phone thus far, but that's finally going to change in 2013.
Although the third-placed U.S. carrier has been left sitting on the sidelines as Windows Phone 8 hits the field this month, next year Microsoft's fledgling mobile platform isn't likely to spend much time on Sprint's bench.
"Sprint and Microsoft are partnering to bring Windows Phone 8 to Sprint's customers - operating on its 4G LTE network - next year," Sprint confirmed to TechRadar in a brief email statement on Tuesday.
The carrier has yet to confirm Windows Phone 8 handset availability, pricing or even which models might come to its network come next year.
Round two
The 2013 rollout won't be Sprint's first time at the Windows Phone rodeo - the company previously released a single Windows Phone 7 handset, the HTC Arrive.
According to a report from PCMag.com on Tuesday, that first effort didn't fare as well as Sprint would have liked, but the carrier now seems ready for round two next year, this time with its ever-expanding 4G LTE network in tow.
Sprint is in the process of being acquired by Softbank of Japan, who is infusing the carrier with a fresh injection of cash to help expedite its 4G LTE rollout across the United States.
Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/sprint-partners-with-microsoft-for-windows-phone-8-handsets-next-year-1112272
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