December 15, 2004 articles

2005 cell phone demand

Dec 15 2004 - 02:36 PM ET | In The News
There are several recent reports attempting to predict sales figures for cell phones for the next year. Most agree that while sales will continue to grow, the growth will be at a slower pace. A Japanese research group says demand...

Sprint/Nextel analysis

Dec 15 2004 - 02:06 PM ET | Sprint Nextel
Om Malik provides some insightful analysis of the Sprint / Nextel merger. As many have said, one of the key points to this merger is the distance that will be put between T-Mobile USA and the rest of the leading...

Sprint, Nextel sign merger agreement

Dec 15 2004 - 11:23 AM ET | Nextel, Sprint Nextel
As expected, Sprint and Nextel have come to a merger agreement. The ink is barely dry, but here's what is known: * Each Nextel common share will be converted into new company shares and a small per share amount of...

Sprint, Nextel move forward with merger

Dec 15 2004 - 04:11 AM ET | Nextel, Sprint Nextel
In today's Wall Street Journal is the news [paid subscription req.] that Sprint and Nextel are moving forward with the planned merger, despite a possible threat from #2 wireless carrier Verizon Wireless. A deal should be announced later today, keeping...

Nokia combats counterfeit batteries

Dec 15 2004 - 04:10 AM ET | Nokia
In an effort to combat (now common) counterfeit batteries, Nokia has launched a new program that will allow consumers to accurately tell if a battery is made by Nokia. The security system consists of a hologram and a serial number...