Sprint launches highspeed EV-DO service in USA

Snip from press release:

Sprint yesterday officially launched EV-DO service in the US. The service, called Sprint Power Vision, claims average speeds of 400-700 Kbps and is debuting with the Sanyo MM-9000. Like Verizon's V-Cast, Sprint is pushing the high-speed data network for its entertainment value. Power Vision subscriptions start at $15 per month for unlimited access and include ABC News clips and streaming SIRIUS music channels. An upgraded $20 package adds unlimited messaging and TV channels (NFL, Fox, etc). A premium $25 package adds more TV stations like ESPN and Discovery.

Link. Too bad it's only available on a single phone model that lacks a qwerty keyboard, which I rely on for compulsive txting — but still, color me drooling. (thanks Frank Keeney)

Reader comment Demian says,

The PocketPC 6700 from Sprint is an EVDO phone also. and it has a slide out qwerty keyboard… pics here.