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Sprint Partners With Google
Added on 2008-05-09 05:09:00
by Tanya Palta

Sprint Nextel Corp. and Google Inc announced a new deal, which entails Sprint integratingGoogle applications and services into their mobile services. Google will become Sprint's preferred mobile search provider and Sprint customers will also have access to services like Youtube and Google Maps.
Tags: Sprint Nextel, News, Mobile, Google

Sprint Nextel to Drop Voice Command
Added on 2008-04-24 03:36:00
by Tanya Palta

Sprint Nextel has announced on their website that its Sprint Voice Command service will be discontinued on July 1, 2008. The service use to give its subscribers the option to place calls via voice commands. Sprint is encouraging users to download and print the address book,  as it wont is accessible after July 1.
Tags: Sprint Nextel, Voice Command, News, Mobile

FCC to Launch National Mobile Alert System in US
Added on 2008-04-10 05:32:00
by Tanya Palta

Federal Communications Commission is contemplating a nationwide emergency alert system using text messages on cell phones and other mobile devices in the United States. AT&T, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile and Verizon are keen to participate in this service, which should go live by 2010.

"We look forward to offering mobile emergency alerts to our customers," said Jim Bugel, assistant vice president of federal affairs for AT&T.
Tags: fcc, Mobile, News, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile

Sprint Nextel Acquires Northern PCS Services
Added on 2007-06-14 10:55:00
by Tanya Palta

Sprint Nextel has agreed to acquire Northern PCS Services LLC for $312.5 million. The buyout is being seen by trade pundits as another way by Sprint to settle the outstanding disputes with its wireless affiliates, which arose after the merger between Sprint and Nextel. Out of a total nine, Sprint has now successfully managed to acquire six affiliates. However the drama is far from over, as they still have to deal with IPCS INC.

[Via Engadget]
Tags: Sprint Nextel, News, Business

Sprint Nextel and Rave Wireless Team Up to Offer Collegiate Phone
Added on 2007-03-31 17:43:00
by Brenda Keener

Students at Park University will soon be offered mobile phones preloaded with academic applications, thanks to a new partnership by Sprint Nextel and Rave wireless.  Planned for roll out in time for the Fall semester, this new program will feature class information, safety information, school email, and mobile learning applications designed specifically for the University.

This plan is expected to help keep students "wired" in to the campus, and will also feature special calling rates for students who sign up. 

 


Tags: Sprint Nextel, Rave Wireless, College phone, cell phone, mobile phone, Park University

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