Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:56 pm
Baracoda, the leading provider of Bluetooth barcode scanning solutions for mobile data capture, and Sprint announced today the availability of the Baracoda RoadRunners Scanner (BRR-L) for its iDEN-based wireless devices.
Tue Sep 27, 2005 1:51 pm
Sprint and Motorola today announced plans to offer the i930, a compact clamshell device from Motorola featuring the Windows Mobile Smartphone platform. Packed with domestic and international voice, data and walkie-talkie capabilities, Sprint's newest Motorola iDEN technology Smart Device for the Nextel Nationwide Network helps mobile professionals take care of business in more places than ever before. The Motorola i930 will be available nationwide next month in select Sprint business sales channels, Sprint Stores and online at www.sprint.com for a suggested retail price of $499.99 before discounts and promotions.
Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:50 pm
Sprint Nextel and RealNetworks, the leading creator of digital media services and software, today announced the launch of Rhapsody Radio on the Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Service. Available nationwide, Rhapsody Radio provides Sprint customers high-quality streaming radio stations from Real's award-winning Rhapsody online music service, streaming podcasts, "Beats N Breaks" (a new freestyle rap service), and music news and videos.
Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:19 pm
Sprint Nextel and Samsung have agreed to engage in joint wireless broadband technology efforts to test the IEEE 802.16e standard and drive the development of advanced wireless broadband services.
Thu Sep 08, 2005 11:04 am
Sprint Nextel today announced it has implemented a pricing and billing relief plan for customers directly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:32 pm
Sprint Nextel has announced that the panel in the arbitration initiated by Nextel Partners Inc. unanimously denied a request by Nextel Partners to preliminarily enjoin Sprint Nextel's national rollout of the new Sprint brand.
Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:28 pm
Sprint Nextel announced that service restoration efforts for customers along the Gulf Coast are paying dividends as more and more wireless sites and wireline services ravaged by Hurricane Katrina are coming back online.
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:21 am
Sprint Nextel today is marshalling its forces along the Gulf Coast to restore service in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In addition to hundreds of engineers and technicians poised to move into the area once it is safe, almost two dozen specialty vehicles are being assembled to coordinate the recovery effort and restore communications services to the devastated communities.
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:23 am
Sprint Nextel Corporation and Gulf Coast Wireless Limited Partnership announced an agreement for Sprint Nextel to acquire Gulf Coast Wireless for approximately $287.5 million, including the assumption of debt. This transaction value represents 9.2x Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) for the 12 months ending June 30, 2005 and 8.1x 2006E EBITDA.
Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:47 pm
Sprint today announced the launch of Sprint Precision Locator. This solution is easy-to-use and quick-to-implement and helps small and large businesses track fleets and mobile workers. Businesses can ultimately enhance productivity and response times to customers by locating, mapping and messaging with resources in the field.
