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Sprint (S) Offers Access to Amazon Prime for $10.99 a Month

Interestingly, a recent report by Parks Associates has revealed that 68% of smartphone users stream music on a daily basis, while 71% watch short video clips. Meanwhile, roughly 40% of smartphone users stream lengthy video clips like TV shows and movies.

Clearly, with the increasing adoption of larger screened smartphones and LTE-enabled tablets, American consumers are spending more time on mobile platforms for entertainment. 

From the article "Sprint (S) Offers Access to Amazon Prime for $10.99 a Month" by www.nasdaq.com

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