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World’s BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich being made this Saturday, March 3rd @ Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival!

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KISSIMMEE, Florida, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Join us for the BIG SMACKDOWN where Restaurants from all over Central Florida join us to compete for the opportunity to represent Central Florida and the chance to win the 2018 title of “THE BEST CUBAN SANDWICH IN THE WORLD!”  

We will also be attempting to make the BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich in the World, the current record is for 150 Ft and is held by Latin Times Media, Inc., in Tampa, Florida! 

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 @ Kissimmee Lakefront
201 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741.
See Event Flyer

Great music by DJ Johnnie Riera “Vaya DJ”!  LIVE MUSIC by GRAMMY NOMINATED Orchestra FUEGO PLUS the legendary NY Joe with New York Style Salsa!

Other Cuban Sandwich Festival dates and locations include:
Miami, Florida: 4th Annual Miami Cuban Sandwich Smackdown @ Calle Ocho; Sun, March 11th, 2018: Request info today!  Attendance: Over 1,000,000 People!  

Tampa, Florida: Saturday, March 31st, 2018 is day 1 of the Festival:  Enjoy LIVE music and performances!  Cultural and food vendors PLUS the 2nd Annual Kids Cuban Sandwich Showdown and the Worlds Biggest Cuban Sandwich – the 2018 Goal is 155 Ft.  

Tampa, Florida: Sunday, April 1st, 2018 is the BIG DAY; Smackdown Sunday:  Featuring official representatives from Central Florida, South Florida and Tampa Bay going head to head with contestants coming from all over the world including South Korea, London, England and throughout various states throughout the United States including California, Washington State and from various states throughout the United States.  

Do you think you make the BEST Cuban Sandwich?
Or Do you know someone that makes the BEST Cuban Sandwich in Central Florida? 
Want to Participate as a vendor, contestant or sponsor?
[email protected] or
(813) 407-6866 or at: www.TheCubanSandwichFestival.com 

The Cuban Sandwich Festivals are produced by Latin Times Media., Inc., creators of Latin Times Magazine.  Info: www.LatinTimesMedia.com

SOURCE Latin Times Media

New Research Suggests Whole Milk May Be A Good Choice For Latino Parents

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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New research suggests there may be a place for higher-fat milks in children’s diets, without a negative impact on weight, according to a recent study published in Preventive Medicine Reports.1 In fact, researchers found young children who consumed higher amounts of milk fat were 11% less likely to be severely obese. These findings are particularly important for the Hispanic community, a population disproportionately affected by obesity in the United States.2

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Researchers from the University of California San Francisco asked parents of 145 three-year-old Latino preschoolers about their dietary habits to understand the relationship between milk and weight – specifically looking at different fat levels of milk (whole, reduced-fat, lowfat and fat free).

The researchers asked the mothers about their child’s food intake, mothers and children were weighed and measured and analysis showed that severely obese children consumed a lower amount of milk fat (5.3 vs 8.9 grams per day) and drank less overall milk than kids who were not severely obese. In addition, higher milkfat intake was linked to lower odds of a child having severe obesity (OR = 0.89). Overall calories and fat did not explain any of the differences. This research adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests whole milk may have a place in the diet.

No matter the fat level, milk provides a unique package of nutrients, and it’s difficult to get enough of nutrients you need without milk in the diet.3 These findings come on the cusp of the recently shared survey from the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), showing many moms know how important milk is for their kids. And, moms choose milk for their kids because of the important nutrients it provides like calcium, vitamin D and protein. Recent research suggests a dairy-free diet during critical growing years could mean not reaching full height potential, an increase in stress fractures during adolescence, and a greater chance of osteoporosis as an adult.4,5,6,7,8,9

Latina moms and grandmothers can rest assured that decades of research and hundreds of studies support the benefits of milk. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend children from 2 to 3 get two servings of milk or dairy daily.

For more information, including tips and recipes, visit fuertesconleche.com.

About MilkPEP
MilkPEP, Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk companies, who are committed to ensuring all children have access to nutrient-rich milk. The MilkPEP Board runs the Milk Life campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the powerful nutritional benefits of milk – with 9 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, in each 8 ounce glass. For more information, go to milklife.com. Campbell Ewald is creative agency for the Milk Life campaign – from America’s milk companies.

1 Beck AL, Heyman M, Chao C, Wojcicki J. Full fat milk consumption protects against severe childhood obesity in Latinos. Preventative Medicine Reports. 2017;8:1-5
2 Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Fryar CD, Flegal KM. Prevalence of obesity among adults and youth: United States, 2011-2014. NCHS Data Brief. 2015;219:1-8
3 Gao X, Wilde PE, Lichtenstein AH, Tucker KL. Meeting adequate intake for dietary calcium without dairy foods in adolescents aged 9 to 18 years (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2002). Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2006;106:1759-1765.
4 Wiley AS.  Does milk make children grow? Relationships between milk consumption and height in NHANES 1999-2002. American Journal of Human Biology. 2005;17:425-441.
5 Ruffing JA, et al. Determinants of bone mass and bone size in a large cohort of physically active young adult men. Nutrition & Metabolism. 2006;3:14.
6 Rockell JE, Williams SM, Taylor RW, Grant AM, Jones IE, Goulding A. Two-year changes in bone and body composition in young children with a history of prolonged milk avoidance. Osteoporosis International. 2004;16:1016-1023.
7 Goulding A, Rockell JE, Black RE, Grant AM, Jones IE, Williams SM. Children who avoid drinking cow’s milk are at increased risk for prepubertal bone fractures. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2004;104:250-253
8 Morency M, Birken CS, Lebovic G, Chen Y,  L’Abbé M, Lee GJ, Maguire JL and the TARGet Kids! Collaboration. Association between noncow milk beverage consumption and childhood height. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2017. [Epub ahead of print].
9 Weaver CM, Gordon CM, Janz KF, Kalkwarf HJ, Lappe JH, Lewis R, O’Karma M, Wallace TC, Zemel BS. The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s position statement on peak bone mass development and lifestyle factors: a systematic review and implementation recommendation. Osteoporosis International. 2016;27:1281-1386.

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Natalia Denegri is among ‘The 25 Most Powerful Women’ in People en Español

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MIAMI, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Argentine actress, businesswoman and producer, Natalia Denegri today has yet another accolade, after being named one of ‘The 25 Most Powerful Women,’ from the exclusive list in the magazine People en Español, which was announced publicly today on the program ‘Un Nuevo Día.’ The list will come out in the new edition of the magazine this week. This is all thanks to her outstanding humanitarian and entrepreneurial work.

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She had many successes in 2017: the United States Congress gave her an award for her efforts, as she obtained an airplane with the Hassenfeld Foundation, and went twice to Puerto Rico, taking medicine and food with her; she returned with 300 sick and special-needs American citizens who required urgent medical care after Hurricane Irma. Last September she also helped victims of the earthquake in Mexico, through the Red Cross.

Denegri has been the only Argentine to win three Emmy awards for her documentary films, as the producer with her company Trinitus Productions. She also received numerous awards in Europe and the United States with the film she co-produced, ‘UMA.’

In addition to being a successful restaurateur, Natalia received the keys to the city of Miami because she is a true patron of many needy causes; and for her social work with her television program ‘Corazones Guerreros,’ to help families with autistic children.

Natalia also edited her first book, “Corazones Guerreros,” in which she includes the most relevant stories from her television show of the same name. The book was translated into several languages and is for sale in Italy through the publishing house Edizioni Infinito; she also presented it in Casa Argentina in Rome. She has finished her second book, called ‘Corazón de Mamá,’ which she will launch soon.

“To be chosen by People magazine as one of the most powerful Hispanic women is a great honor. And it means I am on the right path. I would like to thank you, and assure you that I am not going to drop my guard; to the contrary, I am going to redouble my efforts. My work alone, however, is not enough. One just needs to read the newspapers or turn on the TV for a bit to see that there is much to do, to improve and change, and there are many women who are fighting to do exactly this. Besides the women present here, there are thousands of women all over the world trying to make it a better place. We entered a new century with enormous inequality in many areas; especially towards women. And although there have been significant improvements in that respect, we are still very far from being treated equally. It is the era of major technological developments: the fact that man landed on the moon is old news. And just as old are hunger, inequality, procrastination and violence.
Do we need to work in those areas? Of course!
Is it enough? Definitely… Not.
That is why I am committing here to continue working for women to be completely free. And to continue supporting my corner of the world by helping my fellow woman!” Natalia said.

About Latin Iconos: 
The leading agency in the entertainment industry specialized in advertising and promotion, management, marketing, media relations, endorsement and sponsorship. Professional work with concrete strategies with celebrities in all areas of communication. Latin Iconos continues contributing to the growth of the Hispanic entertainment market in the United States. 

Contact:
Conchita Oliva
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Jessica Oliva
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ColorComm Launches National Service Day in Honor of Women’s History Month 2018

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ColorComm, Inc., the nation’s leading women’s platform addressing diversity and inclusion from across the communications, marketing, media, and advertising industries, will hold its first ever ColorComm Service Day on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in seven network chapters across the nation.

ColorComm Service Day will take place in each ColorComm chapter city with the purpose to spend Saturday giving back to local communities and provide resources to those who are in need. The cities that will come together to participate are as follows: New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas.

Several times a year, each ColorComm chapter participates in a community service activity. However, this is the first year that each ColorComm chapter will come together on one day to give back their time and resources.

“In honor of women’s history month, I wanted the women of ColorComm to come together on one day and give back. There is power in numbers and we believe it is so important to use this time and this month tending to those who are in need,” said Lauren Wesley Wilson, President and CEO of ColorComm, Inc.  

“ColorComm Service Day hopes to bring greater awareness and impact to the various shelters, homes, and services in our local communities throughout the nation,” said Wilson.

ColorComm Service Day will see members assist with the homeless, provide resources to residents in nursing homes, mentor youth in STEM education, and help growing families in need.   

ColorComm Service Day will be held in the following locations:

Use the hashtag #ColorCommServiceDay to follow along the activities happening on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

For More information visit:
Websites: www.colorcommconference.com; www.colorcommnetwork.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColorComm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/colorcommntwk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorcomm 

SOURCE ColorComm, Inc.

Learn about the Dangers of Potholes in New Video

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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Car Care Council, in conjunction with AutoNetTV Media (ANTV), has produced a new video about the perils of potholes and how they can adversely affect a vehicle’s handling and performance.

The new video titled “Dangers of Potholes” emphasizes three warning signs that motorists should look for after hitting a pothole:

  • Loss of control
  • Pulling in one direction and uneven tire wear
  • Tire and wheel problems

“In many areas of the country, avoiding potholes can be a real challenge,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “This informative video explains how hitting a pothole can cause damage to a vehicle, leaving motorists in for a bumpy ride in more ways than one.”

The “Dangers of Potholes” video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7cwIAjPAi0 and is available in the ANTV digital management system for use by repair shops to share with their customers.

For more information or to sign up for AutoNetTV Media, visit www.AutoNetTV.com.

About the Car Care Council
The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the council’s consumer education website at www.carcare.org. 

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Nearly 54,000 Hispanics Killed With Guns in U.S. Since 1999, Two Thirds of Deaths are Homicides, Study Finds

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 54,000 Hispanics were killed with guns in the United States from 1999 through 2015, with an average of more than 3,100 gun deaths per year, according to a new study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC).

The study finds that the overall homicide victimization rate for Hispanics is nearly double the homicide victimization rate for whites. In 2015, 70 percent of Hispanic homicide victims died by gunfire. For Hispanics ages 15 to 24, homicide ranked as the second leading cause of death. Hispanics were also more likely to be killed by strangers.

Hispanic Victims of Lethal Firearms Violence in the United States (http://www.vpc.org/studies/hispanic18.pdf) is the fourth edition of the VPC’s annual comprehensive study on lethal gun violence against Hispanics in America. It is based on data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as unpublished information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Supplementary Homicide Report. The study is available in both English and Spanish.

The study found that of the 53,788 Hispanics killed with guns from 1999 through 2015, two thirds of the gun deaths were homicides (35,553, or 66 percent), while 15,593 were suicides (29 percent). An additional 981 gun deaths were unintentional (two percent) and 1,661 (three percent) died of undetermined intent or legal intervention.

The study also recommends that government agencies improve the way they collect and report data on Hispanic victims of gun violence and other lethal violence. Because of major limitations in the way public agencies collect information on Hispanic ethnicity, the total number of Hispanic victims of lethal violence is almost certainly higher than what the study reports.

“The lethal toll of gun violence on Hispanics, especially young Hispanics is an ongoing crisis.  Yet because of vast gaps in the way data is collected, not only is the full scope of this crisis unknown, but our ability to effectively address it is handicapped,” states VPC Executive Director Josh Sugarmann. “Those working to reduce violence in their communities, from local advocates to policymakers, need the best information available not only to better understand the issues they’re facing, but also identify the most effective violence prevention approaches.”

KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY INCLUDE:

  • The homicide rate for Hispanics in the United States is nearly twice as high as the homicide rate for whites. The Hispanic homicide victimization rate in 2015 was 5.10 per 100,000. In comparison, the homicide victimization rate for whites was 2.59 per 100,000.
  • Homicide is the second leading cause of death for Hispanics ages 15 to 24. For whites in that age group, homicide is the fourth-leading cause of death, and for blacks it is the leading cause of death.
  • Suicide is the third leading cause of death for Hispanics ages 15 to 24. For whites in that age group, suicide is the second-leading cause of death, and for blacks it is the third-leading cause of death.
  • In 2015, 3,332 Hispanics were killed with guns. That year, 2,021 Hispanics died in gun homicides, 1,162 died in gun suicides, 37 died in unintentional shootings, and 112 died of undetermined intent or legal intervention.
  • Of the 2,021 Hispanic firearm homicide victims in 2015, 1,761 (87 percent) were male and 260 (13 percent) were female.
  • In 2015, guns were used in 70 percent of the homicides where the victims were Hispanic.
  • Sixty-eight percent of Hispanic gun homicide victims were killed with a handgun.
  • Hispanic victims are more likely to be killed by a stranger than the national average. For 2015, when the victim-to-offender relationship could be identified, 39 percent of Hispanic homicide victims were killed by a stranger. Nationwide, 25 percent of all homicide victims were killed by strangers.
  • A large percentage of Hispanic homicide victims are young. Thirty-five percent of Hispanic victims in 2015 were age 24 and younger. In comparison, 37 percent of black homicide victims and 20 percent of white homicide victims were age 24 and younger that year.
  • Because of limitations in the way data is collected, the total number of Hispanic victims is almost certainly higher than the reported numbers suggest. Government agencies often report data on race but not on ethnic origin. Fully documenting and understanding the victimization of Hispanics in the United States is the crucial first step toward preventing such deaths.

The study recommends government agencies that collect data on death and injury should obtain complete information on the ethnic origin of individuals in addition to their race in order to ensure complete and accurate data collection on Hispanic victims of lethal violence.

The homicide victimization rate for Hispanics is calculated by dividing the total number of homicides with Hispanic victims by the total Hispanic population and multiplying the result by 100,000. The study does not include Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories.

The complete report, along with a list of additional recommendations on improving the reporting of violence against Hispanics, can be found here: http://www.vpc.org/studies/hispanic18.pdf

The complete report in Spanish can be found here: http://www.vpc.org/studies/hispanicesp18.pdf

Prior editions of the report can be found here: www.vpc.org/hispanic.htm 

The Violence Policy Center is a national educational organization working to stop gun death and injury. Follow the VPC on Twitter and Facebook.

Para la versión en español haga “click” aquí.

Contact: Marty Langley, 202-822-8200 x109, [email protected]

SOURCE Violence Policy Center

The Junkluggers of Austin Announced as a Finalist for Austin Gives Generous Business Awards

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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce announced today 16 finalists for the Austin Gives Generous Business Awards which recognize organizations that demonstrate exemplary business philanthropy.  One winning company from each of four categories will be honored at the annual awards luncheon scheduled for March 22, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin.

The finalists include the following categories: Charitable Champions (under 26 employees), Big Heart (27-100 employees), Bold Giver (100-400 employees), and Community Leaders (over 400 employees). The Junkluggers of Austin have been nominated in the Charitable Champions category. “We are truly honored to be considered for such a prestigious award,” said Laura Chavez, President of The Junkluggers of Austin. “We are a caring alternative to traditional removal services, with a commitment to enhancing lives, communities and the environment by donating, recycling, upcycling, and supporting local charities.  Not only are we focused on giving back to our community, our efforts are dedicated to helping Austin to become zero waste by 2040. Helping others defines our mission as a for purpose company.”

The Generous Business Awards were created by Austin Gives to recognize and celebrate businesses in the Austin community who make giving back a part of their business model.  Since its launch in 2011, the Austin Gives program has celebrated Austin as one of the most philanthropic regions in the nation.

“We are excited to recognize these outstanding companies who are making a difference in our community through generous philanthropy and a commitment to helping others,” Denise Bradley, Ph.D., vice president, communication & community affairs, St. David’s HealthCare, and Austin Gives Chair said. “It’s organizations like these that make Austin a truly special place.”

About Austin Gives

Austin Gives, a program of the Austin Chamber, is committed to recognizing and encouraging business philanthropy in Austin, Texas. Businesses of all sizes that commit to giving one or more percent of their pre- tax earnings toward financial contributions, donated products or services or volunteering are invited to be recognized as an Austin Gives Business.

About the Greater Austin Chamber

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business for 2,800 organizations representing a combined workforce of about 330,000 employees throughout Central Texas. 

Media Inquiries:
Laura Chavez, President
The Junkluggers of Austin
512.638.0310
[email protected]

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(Español) Nueva Investigación Revela que la Participación en la Comunidad es Importante para el Bienestar General de los Latinos

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Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Los Angeles Restaurant Over $500,000 for Wage Theft

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited a Los Angeles restaurant $519,706 in wage theft violations for paying workers as little as $4 per hour. Since 2014, 25 servers at the Shrimp Lover’s Los Angeles location were paid less than the minimum wage, were not paid overtime or for meal and rest breaks and were required to work off the clock.

The Labor Commissioner’s investigation found that from July of 2014 to July of 2016, workers were paid a flat rate of $25 per shift, and a flat rate of $30 per shift from July 16, 2016 to January of 2017. Starting in January of 2017, workers were paid the minimum wage of $10 an hour but were required to work off the clock 30-45 minutes per shift. A shift usually lasted seven hours and workers were not paid overtime when they worked two shifts up to 14 hours a day. The Labor Commissioner’s Office launched an investigation after receiving complaints from workers who reported underpaid wages to civil rights group Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

“Paying servers a daily rate below the minimum wage is a business model built on wage theft,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “This case demonstrates that when workers speak up about abuse, we will investigate and employers who rely on worker exploitation will be held accountable.”    

Owners Jaruwat Sonachai and Sineenart Klinmalai have been ordered to pay workers $471,756 for underpaid minimum wage, overtime and meal and rest breaks, including $230,156 in waiting time penalties and liquidated damages. The employer was also served with $47,950 in civil penalties for the wage theft violations and for providing improper wage statements. 

“My office benefits from community partners like Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles who have the trust of workers and can help them come forward and cooperate with our investigations,” added Labor Commissioner Su.

When workers are paid less than minimum wage, they are entitled to liquidated damages that equal the amount of underpaid wages plus interest. Waiting time penalties are imposed when the employer intentionally fails to pay all wages due to the employee at the time of separation. This penalty is calculated by taking the employee’s daily rate of pay and multiplying it by the number of days the employee was not paid, up to a maximum of 30 days. The civil penalties collected will be transferred to the State’s General Fund as required by law.

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the Labor Commissioner’s Office, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) with wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities including adjudicating wage claims, inspecting workplaces for wage and hour violations, investigating retaliation complaints and educating the public on labor laws.

In 2014, Labor Commissioner Su launched the Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign. The campaign defines wage theft and informs workers of their rights and the resources available to them to recover unpaid wages or report other labor law violations.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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Sprint Unveils Six 5G-Ready Cities; Significant Milestone Toward Launching First 5G Mobile Network in the U.S.

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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting in April, Sprint (NYSE: S) customers in select U.S. markets will experience the future of wireless as the company prepares to deliver the nation’s first 5G mobile network in the first half of 2019.

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Customers in Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles will begin experiencing 5G-like capabilities, including significant increases in data speed and capacity, as Sprint rolls out advanced network technology called Massive MIMO. Sprint will aggressively expand to additional markets including Atlanta, Houston and Washington, D.C. later this year. In 2018 and 2019 Sprint expects to deploy thousands of Massive MIMO radios, significantly increasing network capacity for millions of customers across the country.

Massive MIMO is a critical bridge to Sprint’s 5G network. 5G technology promises to connect people, places and billions of things with blazing fast speed, ultra-reliable, low-latency wireless service. This breakthrough technology will enable new levels of innovation and progress including cloud robotics, telemedicine, connected cars and drones, augmented and virtual reality and more.

“The race to 5G is heating up, and let me be clear, today’s announcement is a huge step toward Sprint being first to offer a 5G mobile network,” said Marcelo Claure, Sprint CEO. “Our deep spectrum position gives us an incredible advantage no other carrier has in the U.S. We’re making significant investments using state-of-the-art technology, and working with leading chip and handset partners to deliver an incredible Next-Gen Network for our customers.”

The Power of Massive MIMO on the Sprint Network

Sprint’s first 5G-ready Massive MIMO cell sites are capable of delivering up to 10 times the capacity of current LTE systems, significantly increasing data speeds for more customers in high-traffic locations. With Massive MIMO at the foundation of Sprint’s Gigabit LTE and 5G service, Sprint can keep meeting its customers’ demand for unlimited data and high-bandwidth applications. Customers will have a great experience using 6K and 8K TV, and applications such as HD Virtual Reality.

“Massive MIMO is a game-changer for TDD-LTE networks that’s being used by leading operators around the world to deploy Gigabit LTE and 5G,” said Dr. John Saw, Sprint Chief Technology Officer. “For more than a year we’ve been testing this new technology, and in a few short weeks we’ll be bringing the power of Massive MIMO to Sprint customers beginning with some of the largest markets in the country.”

All Sprint customers using a 2.5 GHz (band 41) device will benefit from the increased capacity and speed provided by Massive MIMO. In addition, Sprint is working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and device manufacturers to launch 5G mobile devices in the first half of 2019. The recently announced Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem supports 5G NR for Sprint’s 2.5 GHz (n41) spectrum band.

Sprint will deploy 64T64R (64 transmit, 64 receive) Massive MIMO radios using 128 antennas working with technology leaders Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung Electronics. The Massive MIMO radios from all three suppliers are software-upgradable to 5G without additional tower climbs. The Massive MIMO radios support split-mode service, enabling Sprint to offer both 4G LTE and 5G on the same radio.

With 204 MHz of spectrum and more than 160 MHz of 2.5 GHz spectrum in the top 100 markets, Sprint is uniquely positioned with enough capacity to deliver a nationwide 5G mobile network using licensed spectrum. Because of Sprint’s large spectrum holdings it is also one of the only operators in the world with enough capacity to operate LTE and 5G simultaneously over 100-200 MHz on the same Massive MIMO radios.

Nishant Batra, Head of Product Area Network Infrastructure at Ericsson, said: “Our 5G-ready Massive MIMO technology helps ensure a smooth network evolution for Sprint with its easy-to-adopt and install features. Sprint can get the most out of its vast 2.5 GHz spectrum holdings, boost the capacity of its LTE network, and deliver top-quality and high-speed data services to its customers.”

Marc Rouanne, President of Mobile Networks, Nokia, said: “With Nokia’s 5G-ready massive MIMO radios, Sprint will build high capacity for its customers, especially in densely populated locations such as city centers and high-rise buildings. This powerful technology will be easy for Sprint to deploy on its 2.5 GHz spectrum, boosting data traffic, and we are looking forward to helping Sprint develop new levels of innovation in cloud robotics, augmented reality and more.”

“After testing massive MIMO solutions in a real world situation with Sprint last year, and seeing impressive capacity gains using the same amount of spectrum, we are excited to reach this new milestone with the deployment of Samsung 5G ready MIMO solutions on Sprint’s network,” said Mark Louison, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Networks Division at Samsung Electronics America.  “As this technology advances to even greater levels of speed and capacity, we look forward to enabling Sprint customers to experience the full benefits of network innovation.”

Massive MIMO is a key part of Sprint’s Next-Gen Network strategy. Sprint is significantly increasing its investment to dramatically improve coverage, reliability, and speed across its nationwide network and launch the first 5G mobile network in the U.S in the first half of 2019. The Next-Gen Network build includes upgrading cell sites to triband service using 800 MHz, 1.9 GHz, and 2.5 GHz, adding thousands of new cell sites to expand coverage, and densifying the network with more small cells to increase capacity and speed.

About Sprint:

Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 54.6 million connections as of December 31, 2017 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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