Sprint Nextel

Sprint Unveils Network Vision, Phasing out iDen by 2013

December 6, 2010 7:50 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Sprint today unveiled a comprehensive plan for the future of its network, calling the roadmap a Network Vision Blueprint.

Report: Sprint Looking to 4G Deal with T-Mobile

December 3, 2010 7:20 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Sprint Nextel says it supports a network accord between Clearwire and Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile USA.

Verizon Exec to Detail LTE Launch

November 30, 2010 5:55 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

A top Verizon Wireless executive will provide details about the company’s pending LTE launch at a press conference tomorrow.

Sprint Launches More WiMAX Markets

November 29, 2010 7:19 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Sprint today launched its 4G WiMax service in more U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, D.C. ...

AT & T, Sprint to Trade PCS Spectrum

November 24, 2010 6:56 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

AT&T and Sprint Nextel want to exchange broadband PCS licenses in fifteen markets, according to a document filed yesterday with the FCC.

U.S. vs. China – Really?

November 11, 2010 12:47 pm | Blogs | Comments

Is excluding Huawei Technologies and ZTE from wireless network contracts being crazily alarmist or is it the wise, cautious thing to do? When I first heard that Sprint Nextel was excluding Huawei and ZTE from their network modernization project due

Sprint, ZTE Put Peel on iPod Touch

November 10, 2010 7:16 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Sprint Nextel today launched the long-awaited ZTE Peel, a case that offers the iPod touch 3G service over Sprint's CDMA network.

Sprint, Clearwire Feel the Heat

November 8, 2010 12:16 pm | by Maisie Ramsay | Articles | Comments

Clearwire and its majority shareholder, Sprint, have operated in a vacuum, turning on their mobile broadband network on in more than 60 markets...

Report: Sprint Excluding Chinese Vendors

November 8, 2010 7:34 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that Sprint Nextel is excluding Chinese vendors Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp. from its network modernization project because of national security concerns in Washington, D.C.

Sprint Hits Misses

October 29, 2010 10:47 am | Blogs | Comments

Sprint's stock took a big hit this week, but it's not all gloom and doom.

Sprint to Offer Mobile Wallet, Access to APIs

October 28, 2010 9:10 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse used a bit of humor and the political season to spice up his keynote at Sprint's 10th annual Sprint Developer Conference in Santa Clara, Calif., yesterday evening.

Sprint Net Adds Improve, But Losses Widen

October 27, 2010 9:17 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Sprint Nextel posted its best net adds in four years but declines in ARPU and the cost of handset upgrades nearly doubled the company's losses.

Clearwire WiMAX to Hit NYC, LA, San Fran

October 18, 2010 8:23 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Clearwire has finally announced the launch dates for its WiMax network in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Sprint Flips for BlackBerry Style

October 18, 2010 8:18 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Sprint and Research In Motion today announced a the BlackBerry Style 9670, a BlackBerry 6 smartphone with a novel flip phone form factor.

Boost Debuts Shrinking Service Plans

October 14, 2010 4:27 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Boost is shrinking customers monthly bills.

Always Connected: Service Provider Strategies for Fixed Mobile Convergence

October 12, 2010 9:01 pm | Articles | Comments

Businesses of all sizes are becoming increasingly dependent on mobility and "always on" connectivity for critical applications and communications. This webcast will address real-world mobility trends and customer requirements, while discussing the methodology behind integrating wireless with existing wireline voice and data offerings.

Refurbs Join Sprint Phone Lineup

October 12, 2010 8:43 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Sprint Nextel has started offering refurbished handsets to its existing customers as part of its new certified pre-owned device program.

Sprint: All Prepaid Brands Seeing Growth

October 8, 2010 8:41 am | by Brad Smith | News | Comments

SAN FRANCISCO—Say the word "Sprint" and most consumers think of one nationwide wireless brand. But the carrier actually embodies many brands that seem to keep multiplying. Under Sprint's umbrella, for example, are four very different prepaid offerings.

Sprint Bundles Apps

October 7, 2010 9:29 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

SAN FRANCISCO—Sprint Nextel is tackling app clutter with a new mobile content service that allows subscribers to download applications as a pack.

Sprint Execs Quit Clearwire Board Over Antitrust

September 30, 2010 8:41 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse and two of the company's top executives have resigned from Clearwire's board of directors...

Call by Call, Sprint Makes Strides in Customer Care

September 25, 2010 7:22 pm | by Monica Alleven | Articles | Comments

Hyers still remembers “the last straw” when he called Sprint customer service to tell them the reason he needed to drop service was poor coverage. The agent argued that no, the system showed he had coverage – despite his experience to the contrary.

Hesse: Metered Pricing On the Table

September 22, 2010 8:28 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse said that the company has not ruled out moving away from unlimited data plans in favor of tiered pricing.

Sprint Launches Sanyo Innuendo

September 13, 2010 8:50 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Sprint today announced the launch of the Sanyo Innuendo by Kyocera, a mid-range texting and social networking phone.

Clearwire, T-Mobile Expand Networks

September 1, 2010 8:23 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Clearwire has expanded its WiMAX network into three additional markets: Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I. Sprint also launched services in those markets.