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Sprint NextelSprint Nextel, Clearwire Form $14.5 Billion WiMax CompanyAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 7, 2008 - 8:55am.
Sprint Nextel Scraps Deal to Build WiMax Network with ClearwireAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 9, 2007 - 10:00am.
Reston, Va. - Unable to agree on the final terms of a deal, wireless giant Sprint Nextel said on Friday that it has scrapped its plan to jointly build its nationwide high-speed WiMax network with telecommunications firm Clearwire. Virgin Mobile USA Raises $412 Million in IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 11, 2007 - 7:30am.
 Warren, N.J. - Virgin Mobile USA, the mobile virtual network operator joint venture between Richard Branson's Virgin Group and wireless carrier Sprint Nextel, has raised $412 million in its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sprint Nextel to Team with Google on WiMAX PortalAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 26, 2007 - 3:17pm.
Reston, Va. - Sprint Nextel said on Thursday that it is working with Google to create a new WiMAX mobile Internet portal. The companies said that the site will feature search, interactive communications and social networking tools. Sprint Nextel, Rival Clearwire Team on Nationwide WiMAX NetworkAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 19, 2007 - 1:02pm.
Reston, Va. - In a major partnership that brings together two rivals, Sprint Nextel said on Thursday that it plans to partner with Clearwire to jointly construct a national WiMAX network. Wireless Network Virgin Mobile USA Plans $100 Million IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 3, 2007 - 10:20am.
Warren, N.J. - Virgin Mobile USA, a mobile virtual network operator joint venture between U.K. billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Sprint Nextel, has filed to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering on the NYSE. Career Moves: December 13, 2006Authored by dmw on December 13, 2006 - 12:28pm.
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Sprint Nextel has given Gary Forsee, its president and CEO, the additional title of chairman. Forsee replaces Tim Donahue, who will retire as the company's executive chairman at the end of this month. Forsee has headed Sprint Nextel since the company's merger in August 2005, and prior to that had served as the chairman and CEO of Sprint. In addition, the company has named board director Robert Bennett as the chair of its finance committee, as well as a member of its audit committee. Sprint Nextel Gives Gary Forsee Additional Role of ChairmanAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 13, 2006 - 10:56am.
Reston, Va. - Sprint Nextel has given Gary Forsee, its president and CEO, the additional title of chairman. Forsee replaces Tim Donahue, who will retire as the company's executive chairman at the end of this month. Forsee has headed Sprint Nextel since the company's merger in August 2005, and prior to that had served as the chairman and CEO of Sprint. In addition, the company has named board director Robert Bennett as the chair of its finance committee, as well as a member of its audit committee.
$2.37 Billion Bid by Cable TV Firms, Sprint Nextel Wins Wireless SpectrumAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 5, 2006 - 4:45pm.
Philadelphia - A joint venture called SpectrumCo that includes cable TV firms Comcast, Time Warner and Cox, and wireless carrier Sprint Nextel, announced on Thursday that its bid of $2.37 billion has won 137 wireless spectrum licenses in an FCC auction. The deal will eventually enable the cable TV firms to expand their bundled services -- which currently offer voice, Internet and TV offerings -- to include wireless phone service. The auction included spectrum that covers a national footprint and major U.S. cities including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. SpectrumCo, which bested bids from satellite firms DirecTV and EchoStar, said it has no finalized plans to build out the networks at this time. Of the $2.37 billion bid, Comcast contributed $1.29 billion, while Time Warner Cable paid $632.2 million and Cox provided $248.3 million.
Sprint Nextel to Offer FanView Handheld Scanner at NASCAR EventsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 9, 2006 - 3:25am.
Daytona Beach, Fla. - Sprint Nextel on Thursday introduced the NASCAR Nextel FanView, a handheld device that will offer racing spectators a wireless telecast of the race, up to seven in-car camera channels, in-car audio feeds and other data features. Powered by technology from Kangaroo.TV, the device will be available to rent for $50 per day or $70 per weekend during all NASCAR Nextel Cup Series events.
Sprint Nextel Invests $10 Million in Mobile Multimedia Firm IPWirelessAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 19, 2006 - 3:21am.
Reston, Va. - Sprint Nextel, the Reston-based wireless giant, said on Thursday that it has made an additional $10 million investment in California-based IPWireless, a developer of mobile broadband and multimedia technology. Sprint Nextel is currently testing the company's technology in the DC area for wireless broadband access, as well as various wireless multimedia services, such as online gaming, document collaboration and video-conferencing. Sprint, which merged with Nextel late last year, originally invested $4 million in IPWireless last July. IPWireless, which also has worked with such companies as T-Mobile and Orange, has raised more than $200 million since its founding in 1999.
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