Clearwire names Alvarion, ZTE as network infrastructure suppliers in launch of 4G WiMAXOctober 6th, 2009 Clearwire says Alvarion, ZTE to aid Spanish launchKIRKLAND, Wash. — Clearwire Corp.
Navy awards $60 million cell phone contract to AT&T, Sprint Nextel, VerizonSeptember 21st, 2009 Navy awards $60M deal to 3 wireless providersWASHINGTON — The Navy awarded a bundled $60 million contract to AT&T Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp. and Verizon Communications Inc.
Sprint boss declines comment on T-Mobile buyout report, says consolidation would be difficultSeptember 17th, 2009 Sprint CEO Hesse stays mum on consolidation rumorsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel's chief executive isn't commenting on a report that it may again be a takeover target of Deutsche Telekom AG.
Sprint offers unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling as wireless-pricing competition intensifiesSeptember 10th, 2009 Sprint Nextel lowers mobile-to-mobile pricingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint is offering unlimited minutes for calls made between mobile phones as competition in wireless pricing continues to intensify.
Sprint Nextel deal to acquire Virgin Mobile USA gets clearance from Federal Trade CommissionAugust 25th, 2009 Sprint Nextel-Virgin Mobile USA deal gets FTC's OKWASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission has removed a regulatory hurdle to Sprint Nextel Corp.'s proposed $483 million acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA Inc. FTC regulators approved an early termination of the agency's antitrust review, indicating they have no objections to the deal, according to a posting Monday on the FTC's Web site.
Sprint expanding wireless broadband services to 17 citiesAugust 11th, 2009 Sprint Nextel announces 17 new WiMax marketsOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Sprint Nextel Corp.
Sprint Nextel to acquire Virgin Mobile USA in $483M deal that sharpens its focus on prepaidJuly 28th, 2009 Sprint focuses on prepaid with Virgin Mobile dealNEW YORK — Sprint Nextel Corp. is intensifying its focus on the fast-growing market for prepaid cell phone service with a $483 million deal to buy Virgin Mobile USA Inc.
Sprint Nextel will acquire Virgin Mobile USA at $5.50 per share; Sprint values deal at $483MJuly 28th, 2009 Sprint Nextel to buy Virgin Mobile USAOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Telecommunications company Sprint Nextel Corp.
Sprint Nextel signs $5 billion networking deal with Ericsson, transfers 6,000 employeesJuly 9th, 2009 Sprint Nextel signs networking deal with EricssonKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp.
Comcast to offer wireless Internet service through Clearwire and SprintJune 29th, 2009 Comcast to offer wireless Internet servicePHILADELPHIA — Comcast is rolling out wireless Internet service Tuesday in Portland, Ore., with plans to add three other cities by the end of the year. Comcast is the first major cable operator to roll out wireless broadband.
Court disallows national class-action status in billing suit against Sprint NextelJune 25th, 2009 Court limits billing case against SprintOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A federal judge in Washington state has disallowed national class-action status to a lawsuit against Sprint Nextel Corp.
Embarq, Sprint file suit against government over $31.6 million in income taxesJune 18th, 2009 Embarq, Sprint sue government over taxesOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Embarq Corp.
Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devices and networking equipmentMay 13th, 2009 Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devicesNEW YORK — Clearwire Corp., which is building a nearly nationwide wireless data network, says Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to make devices that can use that network.
Illinois troopers seize $2.7M after drug dog sniffs cash in van on Illinois interstateApril 22nd, 2009 Dog sniffs out $2.7M in van on Illinois interstateTUSCOLA, Ill. — Illinois State Police seized $2.7 million that a drug-sniffing dog found in a van on a rural Illinois interstate.
Hong Kong appeals court blocks controversial $2 billion deal for leading telecom firm PCCWApril 22nd, 2009 Hong Kong appeals court blocks PCCW dealHONG KONG — A Hong Kong appeals court has blocked a controversial $2 billion deal for leading telecom firm PCCW. PCCW says in a statement Wednesday the territory's Court of Appeal overturned a lower court's decision approving a buyout led by company Chairman Richard Li.
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