Sprint has signed agreements with a number of vendors to decommission the company’s iDEN network. Under the deal, these suppliers will negotiate lease termination agreements, restore cell site compounds and remove Sprint network equipment for re-use or recycling. The goal is to shut down a total of 9,600 iDEN sites before the end of the third quarter 2012.
The Now Network continues to facilitate migration of iDEN customers to Sprint Direct Connect service, which provides broadband data capabilities, familiar push-to-talk features, and rugged and reliable handsets. Sprint Direct Connect coverage is expected to broaden throughout 2012.
Sprint recently unveiled plans to cease service on the iDEN Nextel National Network as early as June 30, 2013, marking another major milestone on the path to completing its “Network Vision” plan. With the mentioned plan, Sprint aims to provide an enhanced network experience while creating network flexibility and reducing operating costs. Moreover, Network Vision also improves environmental sustainability by reducing electricity use and driving down greenhouse gas emissions…