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Jun 16 2005 - 11:32 AM ET | Data, Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS today launched another EV-DO data card, the Novatel Wireless Merlin S620. While Sprint PCS hasn't technically launched EV-DO service yet, the card will work albeit at a slower speed until the 3G data service is launched. By the...
Jun 14 2005 - 12:12 PM ET | Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS has announced more details surrounding its upcoming EV-DO network launch. Like Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS won't be using the EV-DO name, it will be marketed as High-Speed Data. An info page for High-Speed Data has been added to...
Jun 14 2005 - 12:08 PM ET | Sprint PCS
SIRIUS Satellite Radio has teamed up with Sprint PCS to provide some of its music channels to Sprint's Vision subscribers. Not much info has been provided, but the companies are expected to announce details later this year (including pricing). Some...
Sprint PCS has set a date for its investors to vote on the proposed merger with Nextel. The merger would not change Sprint's role as the third largest US wireless carrier, but it would greatly increase the lead over #4...
May 12 2005 - 12:12 PM ET | Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS today launched the Samsung A800. Late last month Wired magazine leaked details of this phone, including the fact that it was to be carried by Sprint. Features of the Samsung A800 include: 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and...
May 12 2005 - 12:09 AM ET | Sprint PCS
Sprint has added seven new countries to its international roaming list. This brings the total up to 40 countries (see below). The new countries are: Jamaica, Peru, Venezuela, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil and Saipan. Coverage in Canada and the Dominican Republic...
The May edition of Wired magazine features a mini-review of the Samsung A800 with a Sprint logo on it. The 2-megapixel camera phone was shown off at CTIA (see MobileTracker's coverage), but a carrier wasn't specified. Though magazines sometimes feature...
Sprint PCS on Tuesday began shipping the highly-anticipated LG MM-535. Sprint PCS announced that it would be carrying this phone back in March. Features of the MM-535 include: Megapixel camera (with flash and video capture) Slide-style design 176 x 220...
Sprint today announced the introduction of the Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo. The Sanyo VI-2300 accompanies the Sanyo SCP-200 in Sanyo's new attempt to offer mobile phones in a variety of colors. The two phones come in a...
Apr 20 2005 - 10:39 AM ET | Sprint PCS
Sprint saw a great first quarter due to a surge in profit from its wireless division that beat a downturn in its wired phone unit. Highlights of the release include: $472 million net income, versus $225 million in the same...
Apr 04 2005 - 03:59 PM ET | Data, Sprint PCS
Sprint PCS today announced the launch of a streaming radio service powered by a new company called MSpot. MSpot Radio brings satellite-quality streaming audio to mobile phones. For $5.95/mo Sprint PCS Vision subscribers have access to 16 channels, including 8...
Mar 23 2005 - 12:25 AM ET | Sprint PCS
PalmOne has posted an updater (v 1.08) for the Sprint Treo 650. According to the PalmOne site, some users may already have the latest software (check by hitting Send > Menu > Phone Info). Updates in 1.08 include: Overall voice...