Sprint and Samsung today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Ace, a sleek, stylish and commanding smartphone powered by the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and Windows Mobile 6.

Operating in the U.S. on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the Samsung Ace operates globally on CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks where Sprint has international roaming agreements with its quad-band capability.

In addition to its international capabilities, the Samsung Ace offers:

• Slim, light form factor with a full QWERTY keyboard - The Samsung Ace measures 4.65" x 2.32" x 0.46" and weighs just under four ounces
• Large 2.3" TFT color display - perfect for viewing live and on-demand channels available through Sprint TV, as well as up-to-date information with On-Demand.
• Slide Click Wheel - Experience easy navigation between a multitude of applications
• Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Enjoy the convenience and versatility of hands free communication by pairing the Samsung Ace with headsets, car-kits and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
• External Memory - The Samsung Ace supports up to 2GB MicroSD card for storing music, videos and pictures.
• 1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera and Camcorder
• View Documents - The Samsung ACE allows customers to view documents and files on the phone with Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft Office PowerPoint.

Thanks to Windows Mobile 6, the Samsung Ace from Sprint delivers a powerful personal computer to the mobile phone market with pinpoint connectivity across the globe. The Ace assists people in keeping track of contacts and schedules through Outlook Mobile, browsing the Web using Internet Explorer Mobile and viewing Word, Excel and PowerPoint files using File Viewer.

The Samsung ACE is available today in business sales channels, online at www.sprint.com and through telesales at 1-800-SPRINT1 for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement and $100 mail-in-rebate. The device will be available in Sprint retail stores beginning in March.