Why Do I Need Total Equipment Protection?
You depend on your device to be productive and stay in touch with those you care about. Up to one out of three customers lose or damage their handset in the first year and the manufacturer's warranty does not cover lost, stolen or damaged headsets. Total Equipment Protection covers all of these incidents.

When can I enroll in Total Equipment Protection?
You can enroll in Total Equipment Protection when you activate a new line of service with Sprint Nextel or when you purchase a new device for a phone upgrade. Simply ask your Sprint Nextel sales representative or call Asurion Customer Care at 1-800-584-3666 within 30 days of the new activation or new equipment purchase.

Who do I contact to receive a replacement handset?
For lost, stolen or damaged handsets, please contact Asurion Customer Care at 1-800-584-3666.
Hours of Operation are Monday-Friday: 7am-11pm CST and Saturday & Sunday: 8am-9pm CST.

For mechanical or electrical failure, routine maintenance or failure from normal wear and tear, you can obtain a covered repair or replacement by visiting a Sprint Store Repair Center. Visit www.sprint.com/storelocator for a location near you.

How long do I have to report a claim?
You have 60 days after a loss occurence to file a replacement request

Is there a deductible charge or additional fee?
There is a $50 or $100 non-refundable deductible per approved insurance replacement (depending upon your device). The deductible is required upon approval of the claim.

There are no additional charges for repairs or replacements delivered in a Sprint Phone Repair Center for devices experiencing mechanical and electrical failure, normal wear and tear, or routine maintenance.

Is there a way to check the status of my replacement?
Yes! You are able to receive tracking information for your replacement device via an automated system by contacting Asurion Customer Care at 1-800-584-3666.

How do I return my damaged handset?
A pre-paid USPS label will be included inside your package. Simply return the damaged handset within 10 days using the label and envelope provided to avoid being charged for the non-returned equipment. You can place the package in your mail box or drop it off at your local post office.

Please note that if the damaged handset is not returned within 10 days of receipt of your replacement, a non-waivable charge will be applied to your Sprint invoice up to the full replacement value of the phone.

Will the replacement equipment be exactly the same as the original?
Every effort will be made to replace your phone with the exact model. In the event that the exact model is not available from the authorized fulfillment center, your phone will be replaced with similar equipment of like kind and quality. In either situation, your replacement equipment may be refurbished. You will be notified in advance of the equipment being shipped.

What if my replacement handset is damaged or defective when I receive it?
Asurion warrants replacement units to be free of mechanical, electrical and/or system defects for 12 months from receipt of the phone. Please call Asurion Customer Care at 1-800-584-3666 within 12 months to report the defect.

If you received your repair or replacement device from a Sprint Phone Repair Center, return your device to the location that provided it.

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The Equipment Replacement Program is underwritten by Continental Casualty Company, a CNA company, and administered by Asurion Protection Services, LLC, a licensed agent of CNA.