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Sprint showcased its new “crime deterrent” feature in this 2006 spot. While throwing your phone at someone’s face seems technically underwhelming by today’s standards, Sprint certainly pioneered the technology and it’s still a usable feature found in today’s cellphones.
Fate: Sprint is still holding on as America’s third-largest national wireless carrier (out of four).
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