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Sprint PCS has today began the official launch of high-speed EV-DO service in select markets. Verizon Wireless began offering a similar service last summer. The launch this month is limited to 34 markets, but by early 2006 Sprint expects to...
Jul 06 2005 - 11:06 AM ET | Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS launched the LG PM-225 today. It's a small flip phone aimed at the entry market. Features include: 65K Color STN LCD, 128 x 160 pixels (exterior display is also 65K colors) VGA camera Weight of just 3.35oz Memory:...
Jul 06 2005 - 01:36 AM ET | MVNO, Sprint PCS
As expected, Disney today announced plans for a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) deal with Sprint PCS later today. Disney Mobile will be focused at kids and families. It will launch next year, but other than that very little information...
Nextel Partners, a publicly traded company that offers Nextel like service in small rural areas, claims the upcoming merger with Sprint will break the join-venture agreement. Nextel Partners wants to be able to use the same brand identity as the...
Sprint and Motorola will begin trials of a 3G data service using WiMax technology (also known as 802.16e). The trial will last through 2006. WiMax allows for very fast data transfer over long distances. The collaboration will spur IEEE 802.16e...
Jun 29 2005 - 11:29 AM ET | Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS is expected to overhaul its pricing before a corporate meeting on July 7th. Enthusiast site PCSIntel has a run down of the expected changes. Among the bigger news is that all national plans will be moved to be...
In a conference call with employees, executives with Sprint PCS and Nextel announced details surrounding the upcoming merger. The new company will be called Sprint Nextel Corporation. The combined company will employ the Nextel name as a product brand within...
Nextel and Sprint PCS employees will be briefed on the upcoming merger between the two companies. The conference call is scheduled for 11AM ET tomorrow, June 23rd. Among topics to be discussed are important issues like the new name and...
Sprint PCS has launched the BlackBerry 7250 for business sales channels. Unlike most devices carred by Sprint, the BlackBerry 7250 includes Bluetooth. Other features of the email-savvy device include: 36MB of memory 240 x 160 pixel 65K color screen Email...
UPDATE: The NFL has confirmed that talks have gone on with "major wireless carriers" though Sprint was not officially named. According to an indsutry report, Sprint is closing in on a massive sponsorship deal with the National Football League. Besides...
Jun 17 2005 - 12:43 AM ET | Sprint PCS
PalmOne and Sprint have released an update to the Treo 650 that enables among other things, the much awaited dial up networking support. The DUN feature allows Treo 650 owners to connect other Bluetooth devices (most commonly a laptop) to...