Sprint launches carrier billing for Windows Store purchases

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Published onDecember 10, 2015

published onDecember 10, 2015

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Carrier billing has arrived on the scene in North America via telecommunications company, Sprint. Sprint customers will now be able to pay for content in the Windows Store bought on their PCs (such as apps, movies, and music) and charge the expenses directly to their Sprint account instead of through a credit card which is usually done. Customers can, of course, continue to make purchases with their credit cards if they wish.This is simply another option provided for those that either don’t have a credit card or wish to reduce the number of bills they receive each month. It’s unclear exactly how many users would find this billing method more convenient, especially with most people already having a credit card on file for previous app purchases as well as Xbox content, which is connected to the same Microsoft Store account used for PC apps.Microsoft’s Terry Myerson first announced carrier billing across Windows 10 devices during Build 2015 back in April of this year. There have been no further details released on other carriers rolling it out but it’s probably safe to assume this is something Microsoft would like to see broadly implemented.Would you use carrier billing on your PC or other Windows 10 devices? Let us know in the comments below.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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