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 12:28 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.
Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:32 am
Sprint opened for business today under a new brand, designed not only to increase the loyalty of its 40 million customers, but also to aggressively capture new customers by offering choice and flexibility. The resounding answer to virtually all of their questions will be, "Yes you can."
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.
Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:23 pm
Sprint and MobiTV, the global leader in providing live mobile television services and technology, today announced that both companies have won historic recognition: The Emmy Engineering Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development from The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Winning The Emmy Award for mobile television marks the first time the wireless industry has achieved such unique and high-profile recognition from the entertainment industry. MobiTV and Sprint were the first companies to put live mobile television in the hands of consumers.
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.
Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:47 pm
Sprint and the National Football League (NFL) today announced the completion of a groundbreaking deal that secures Sprint as the official wireless telecommunications service sponsor of the NFL, marking an historic arrangement that reaches beyond marquee branding and delivers first-ever, exclusive NFL content and original programming.
Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:35 pm
Sprint and Nextel Communications today announced that they have completed their merger transaction, forming Sprint Nextel Corporation. Sprint Nextel common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, under the symbol "S."
Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:27 pm
Sprint and Nextel today announced that they intend to close their proposed merger on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005. The companies have received all required regulatory approvals for the merger.
