Sprint Direct 2 You expands to consumers who switch to the carrier

Those black and yellow Sprint cars — from the Overland Park-based wireless company, not the race track – will expand their routes June 1 to any consumer switching to Sprint.

The cars have been delivering new phones to Sprint customers who upgrade in Kansas City, Miami and Chicago. They’re now also a delivery option for rival carriers’ “well qualified” customers who switch.

Direct 2 You, as the free service is called, began in April in the three markets. The company ultimately expects to hire 5,000 delivery employees as the concierge-style service expands nationally.

It’s slated to begin in New York City, San Francisco and Denver next month.

The service includes a demonstration of the new device and Sprint service features and transfer of photos, contacts, apps, games and other data from the customers’ previous device.

This story was originally published May 18, 2015 at 10:31 AM with the headline "Sprint Direct 2 You expands to consumers who switch to the carrier."