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Google Nexus One

The Overland Park, Kan.-based company said its version of the Nexus One will run on its high-speed 3G network and feature a similar 3.7-inch touch screen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 5.0-megapixel camera and runs the latest version of Google's Android operating system.

"Nexus One is a powerful device that belongs on a powerful network," said Fared Adib, Sprint vice president of product development. "This is another step in our continued partnership of innovation with Google."

Sprint declined to comment on pricing and the release date but said that the information will revealed soon.

To date, Google has launched the Nexus One on T-Mobile and, as of this week, AT&T. The deal with Sprint gives the Internet giant another customer base to tap for the phone, whose sales have so far been disappointing. A version for Verizon is also in the works.

Meanwhile, Sprint has been struggling with high subscriber cancellations, or churn, as customers move to rivals Verizon and AT&T who have more high-profile phones like Apple's iPhone and Motorola's Droid.

Over the last year, the beleaguered carrier has been racing to build out its fourth-generation network, run by partner Clearwire, to give it an edge to win back consumers.

"It is getting more competitive, there's no question," said Dan Hesse, Sprint's chief executive. "But if you're looking for one thing, it will be 4G."

Sources familiar with the matter say that Sprint plans to unveil the HTC Supersonic, its first 4G handset, at the CTIA Wireless trade show next week.