Sprint promises wide rollout and device support for ex-Clearwire spectrum
Sprint says all new devices next year will be able to use the 2.5GHz band next year — but can’t comment on iPhones – courtesy IDG News Service – Sprint … Continue reading
SoftBank Cut to Junk by S&P After FCC Approves Sprint Deal
by Naoko Fujimura, courtesy Bloomberg SoftBank Corp. (9984), led by billionaire Masayoshi Son, had its credit rating cut to junk by Standard & Poor’s after winning approval from the Federal … Continue reading
UPDATE 2-Clearwire shareholders vote for Sprint takeover
courtesy Reuters (Reuters) – Shareholders in Clearwire Corp voted on Monday to approve majority owner Sprint Nextel Corp’s buyout of the rest of the company, ending a six-month battle for … Continue reading
With Sprint Deal Nearly Sealed, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Is Getting Down to Business
With its deal to acquire control of Sprint and Clearwire almost complete, SoftBank head Masayoshi Son is looking forward to delivering on the promises he has made to shareholders. by Ina … Continue reading
Last call for Nextel, shutting down on Sunday (TODAY!)
courtesy PCWORLD In the wee hours of Sunday morning, Sprint Nextel will give its iDEN push-to-talk network the final push—over the edge. After more than a year of warnings, the Nextel … Continue reading
Sprint Sets Sights on Verizon, AT&T as Deal Fight Recedes
By Scott Moritz, Alex Sherman & Madeline McMahon, courtesy Bloomberg Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) (S), whose investors backed a takeover by SoftBank Corp. (9984) yesterday after an eight-month fight, is … Continue reading
UPDATE 2-SoftBank sees Sprint deal completed soon; Dish drops out
TOKYO/NEW YORK, June 21 (courtesy Reuters) – SoftBank Corp CEO Masayoshi Son said on Friday he was confident his company’s acquisition of Sprint Nextel Corp will be completed in early July after … Continue reading
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