We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Sprint had better get their WiMAX/XOHM network lit-up right-quick, before they exhaust their financial means to do so. There’s a lot riding on XOHM, and a couple wrong moves could spell the end for Sprint. So, it’s refreshing to hear that Sprint CEO Dan Hesse say…
Sprint books $29.5 billion Q4 loss
No wonder Sprint dropped that “Simply Unlimited” plan on us today. The No. 3 wireless carrier in the US has seen better days, but the latest financial report indicates that this might be one of the darker, red ink-stained days of Sprint’s existence. Sprint Nextel has posted a remarkable $29.45 billion loss in Q4 2007.…
Sprint unveils the ultimate unlimited plan – Sprint “Simply Everything” gives you unlimited everything for $99
Sprint’s pulling out all the stops on this one. In response to the barrage of unlimited wireless calling plans from all the major network operators (and a handful of smaller regional players), Sprint has just dropped the Sprint “Simply Everything” flat-rate calling plan. Just what does Sprint’s new unlimited plan include for $99 a month?…
Sprint stores closing today from 9am to 11am PST for mysterious webcast
Sprint’s up to something. We’re not sure what exactly, but as soon as we find out – we’ll let you know. Today from 9am to 11am PST, the CDMA carrier will be closing all of its stores, including licenced dealer locations. Apparently, they — all store employees and dealer partners — will be watching a…
Qwest looking to partner with Verizon Wireless, shunning Sprint?
The Sprint-based MVNO, Qwest Wireless, is allegedly looking into changing their network partnership. Apparently, Sprint hasn’t done right by the MVNO and combined with a bit of red-ink on their balance sheets, Qwest may be jumping off the Sprint-ship and hopping on board the good ship Verizon. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Verizon…
Sprint’s Samsung Ace gets reviewed
Sprint just announced their Samsung ACE as another world-traveling handset to add to their global-phone lineup. Engadget Mobile has had some time to play with the Sprint Samsung ACE and came away satisfied. The Samsung ACE isn’t a whole new take on the QWERTY-keyboard toting Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard idea, but is rather a Sprint-branded…
Zyxel WiMAX routers on the way to Sprint Nextel
While other carriers are getting ready to launch their 3G service, Sprint Nextel is prepping to light-off their commercial 4G network. Well, actually, WiMAX has been spec’d as a 3G technology, but we’re going to ignore that reality and substitute our own. Part of Sprint’s WiMAX/XOHM network rollout will take place in the end-user’s domicile.…
Sprint prepping $60 unlimited calling plans?
Following on the heels of the unlimited calling plan announcements from the big-dogs in the US wireless landscape, we’re hearing on the grapevine that Sprint might be planning to undercut the industry with a super low-price unlimited wireless plan. Apparently, analysts are expecting Sprint to “offer flat-rate calling plans at up to a 40 percent…
AT&T, T-Mobile USA and Sprint respond to Verizon’s “unlimited offering”
Thank God Verizon unveiled its “unlimited offering.” All other major carriers responded with pretty much the same deal. AT&T is offering unlimited voice for $99 and unlimited connectivity and messaging for $35. One year contract is required for new subscribers and data plans are unchanged, though. Compared with Verizon’s offer, AT&T is $15 cheaper, but…
Sprint all official with Samsung ACE, M520
Just as we’ve expected, Sprint has announced the availability of two Samsung phones. First one is the Samsung ACE, the full QWERTY-keyboard equipped smartphone that runs Windows Mobile 6 Standard edition, and also boasts such goodies as stereo Bluetooth, EV-DO, 1.3 MP camera, microSD slot, and SIM card slot so you can roam between CDMA…