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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint (NYSE: S) and Asurion, the global leader in technology protection services, today announced an open enrollment period for Sprint's Total Equipment Protection (TEP) handset insurance program. Sprint TEP protects against loss; theft; damage, including water damage; and out-of-warranty mechanical failure; by quickly sending a replacement phone, usually overnight, re-connecting customers with the people and places that matter most to them....

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurion, the global leader in technology protection services, today announced the three winning entries in its "*#%&!, I CAN'T BELIEVE I _____ MY CELL PHONE!" contest, which invited consumers to submit peculiar, odd, outrageous, incredible and downright funny stories of how their cell phones met an untimely end. For their winning efforts, Jillian Middlebrook, Armond Gonzalez and Kris Anderson each received a 64MB Apple iPad 2 from...

BOSTON, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactions Corporation has closed a new funding round totaling $12 million. The round was led by Sigma Partners, with strong participation from North Hill Ventures, Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, and Updata Partners. Leveraging its innovative technology, Interactions has experienced significant growth and traction in the customer care delivery market. The company will utilize the new funds to support its growing customer base, expand its market...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurion today announced the launch of a mobile mishaps contest, a contest designed to find some of the most peculiar, odd, outrageous and downright funny stories about how U.S. consumers have lost or broken their mobile phones. Prior to launching the contest, Asurion partnered with Opinoinology, a leading online market research fieldwork provider, to conduct quantitative research to learn more about Americans and their mobile phones. Among...

DALLAS, March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the availability of the new AT&T Mobile Protection Pack, providing comprehensive protection and service support for several devices in AT&T's mobile phone portfolio. The new package, available for $9.99 a month, combines two existing AT&T services - Mobile Insurance and Enhanced Support - along with the new Mobile Locate app, offered exclusively as part of the protection pack. "This package is designed with the...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® announced today its fiscal year 2011 officers and six new members elected to its Executive Committee. Both the officers and Executive Committee members were chosen by CTIA's board of directors and will serve a one-year term beginning January 1, 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) The new officers include Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint Nextel Corporation, chairman; Pat Riordan,...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurion, the global leader in technology protection services, announced today the launch of GottaHaveMyMobile.com, an entertaining, educational resource for anyone owning a mobile phone that has ever wondered how to extend the life of their phone, and how to prepare for the possibility of handset loss, theft or damage. GottaHaveMyMobile's light-hearted videos capture the everyday activities that can unfortunately result in a cell phone's...

CHICAGO, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Fieldglass, Inc., the leading technology provider to procure and manage contingent labor and services, today announced that it has secured a substantial investment from Madison Dearborn Partners. The transaction, which values Fieldglass in excess of $220 million, validates Fieldglass' leadership position in the growing services procurement market. Upon completion of the investment, Madison Dearborn will hold a majority ownership position in Fieldglass. Jai...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the largest, most reliable voice and 3G data network, and Asurion, a global leader in technology protection services, today announced Mobile Recovery(TM), a web- and phone-based application that can help customers in the event they lose or misplace their phones. Asurion's Mobile Recovery app, now offered at no additional charge as part of Verizon Wireless' Total Equipment Coverage program on...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurion, the global leader in technology protection services, recently announced the launch of MobileProtect, the most comprehensive insurance program available for the iPhone -- including the iPhone 4. With Asurion MobileProtect, iPhone users who lose their phone, have it stolen or damaged -- including water or other liquid damage -- or who experience a failure after the warranty has expired can receive a replacement iPhone as quickly as the next...