SprintFCC to Examine Handset Exclusivity Deals With CarriersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 22, 2009 - 10:35am.
Washington - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has
announced that it will open a formal proceeding to examine the exclusive deals
Palm Pre Breaks Sprint Sales Records; Verizon Debut in JanuaryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2009 - 8:34am.
Overland Park,
Kan. - Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) announced
that single-day and first weekend sales for the Palm Pre topped any other
device it has launched.
FCC Approves Sprint Nextel WiMax Deal with ClearwireAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 5, 2008 - 9:10am.
Reston, Va. - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 5-0 on Tuesday to allow Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) to merge its new WiMax high speed wireless network with a similar network owned by Kirkland, Wash.-based Clearwire. Sprint Launches Xohm WiMax Mobile Broadband ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 29, 2008 - 12:06pm.
Baltimore - Following months of preparation, wireless carrier Sprint (NYSE: S) on Monday officially launched its high-speed WiMax network, known as Xohm, in Baltimore. It marks the first network in the country to launch using the WiMax mobile broadband technology. Schwarzenneger Asks Calif. ISPs to Block Child PornographyAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 23, 2008 - 5:08am.
Verizon, Time Warner Cable, Sprint to Block Child Porn SitesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 10, 2008 - 8:43am.
Analysis: Why Sprint's New Campaign Wins Only 50% Of Their BattleAuthored by Rohit Bhargava on June 9, 2008 - 6:09am.
Supreme Court: Cell Phone Unlocking Class Action Deserves TrialAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 28, 2008 - 11:21am.
Washington - The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a case involving the rights of consumers to "unlock" mobile phones from a particular network, which in effect will allow a lawsuit charging AT&T (NYSE: T) and T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) with unfair business practices to proceed to trial, Wired.com reported. Sony Launches Minisode Network on Sprint TVAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 24, 2008 - 10:54am.
Culver City, Calif. - Sony Pictures Television said on Thursday that its Minisode Network, which offers condensed five-minute versions of classic TV episodes, has launched on the Sprint TV mobile TV service. Honda has signed on as the launch sponsor of the ad-supported network, which now carries 21 series. The Minisode Network registered 1.4 million streams in February across online and mobile platforms, Sony said. WSJ: Comcast, Time Warner May Fund Sprint WiMax NetworkAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 26, 2008 - 9:01am.
Reston, Va. - Needing at least $3 billion to roll out its nationwide high speed WiMax network, Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) and partner Clearwire are now in talks with cable giant Comcast (NASD: CMCSA) and Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC), The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. MySpace, Sprint Team on MySpace Mobile AccessAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 13, 2007 - 12:29pm.
Hollywood, Fla. - News Corp.'s (NYSE: NWS) MySpace announced on Thursday a partnership with Sprint (NYSE: S), which will become the first U.S. carrier to link to the free MySpace Mobile website once it officially launches in early 2008. Sprint customers will not have to type in a URL to access MySpace Mobile, which will be given placement from the Sprint mobile Web portal. The portal will also provide direct links to Fox Interactive Media's IGN, FoxSports.com, RottenTomatoes.com, Photobucket, AskMen and the company's network of local broadcast affiliate sites. MobiTV Hits 3 Million Subscribers; Extends Deal With SprintAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 22, 2007 - 2:55pm.
San Francisco - MobiTV, a provider of mobile audio and video services for cell phones, said on Monday that it has surpassed three million subscriptions for its services worldwide, having added a million new subscribers over the past six months. The company provides both branded and white-label services to more than 20 operators internationally. MobiTV also said it has appointed Charlie Nooney, the company's new CEO, to the additional role of chairman. Separately, MobiTV said that it has signed a multi-year deal to continue providing its services to U.S. wireless carrier Sprint. Sprint Launches Own Mobile TV ChannelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 15, 2007 - 1:19pm.
Overland Park, Kan. - Sprint on Monday became the first U.S. wireless network operator to launch its own network of original mobile TV programming, SEE (Sprint Exclusive Entertainment), which will feature two-minute clips on sports, music and entertainment news. Production partner Intersport will help create more than 150 new clips each week, with celebrity hosts to include Marshall Faulk, Trev Alberts and Joe Girardi for sports; former VH1 VJ Rachel Perry for music; and content from CelebTV.com host Kelli Zink in entertainment. EarthLink, SK Telecom to Invest up to $100 Million More Each in HelioAuthored by dmw on July 26, 2007 - 4:13pm.
Atlanta - EarthLink announced that it will invest up to $100 million of additional funds in its wireless voice and data services joint venture, Helio. Sprint Launches Loopt Mobile Social Mapping Service in U.S.Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 17, 2007 - 1:32pm.
Mountain View, Calif. - Loopt on Tuesday announced the launch of its social mapping service with U.S. mobile carrier Sprint. The $2.99 per month service will let customers nationwide find and connect with friends using the GPS capabilities on some Sprint phones, send proximity-based messages and view geo-tagged photos and content on their phones. Sprint to Sponsor Major Label Track on File-Sharing NetworksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 10, 2007 - 2:49pm.
Santa Monica, Calif. - In an advertising first, Sprint will sponsor a major label song distributed on file-sharing networks. tags: Marketing | Advertising | P2P | Music | Sprint | ArtistDirect | Atlantic Records | Media Defender |
Buzz Watch: Sprint Forms ‘4G Local Content Group’Authored by Peter Krasilovsky on June 21, 2007 - 3:32pm.
Sprint has formed a “4 G Local Content Group” that will handle “local news, weather, sports, traffic, directories, user reviews and other User Generated Content.” All this from a recruitment ad it placed for “an innovative and creative Product Manager to leverage the network’s location and presence capabilities to build new utility and value for our customers.” Pandora Personalized Web Radio Comes to Sprint Phones, Sonos PlayerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 23, 2007 - 2:05pm.
Oakland, Calif. - Pandora, the personalized Web radio service, announced on Wednesday that its service is now available on cell phones to Sprint subscribers. Sprint Adds On-Demand Shows, Linear Channels from Disney-ABCAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 15, 2007 - 4:17pm.
Burbank, Calif. - The Disney-ABC Television group announced on Tuesday an agreement with Sprint, to provide news and entertainment programming from ABC and Disney to mobile subscribers. The deal includes both full-length programs like "Grey's Anatomy," "Nightline" and "Hannah Montana," and three linear channels that stream continuous scheduled programming throughout the day. Career Moves: May 10, 2007Authored by dmw on May 10, 2007 - 12:28pm.
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