Nikkei: SoftBank in talks to acquire Sprint for $20 billion [updated]
Why is Sprint (S) suddenly less interested in MetroPCS (PCS)? According to a report from Nikkei on Thursday, it’s because Japanese carrier SoftBank is in …
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Sprint reportedly backs off counteroffer for MetroPCS
Just after T-Mobile announced its merger agreement with MetroPCS last week, we started hearing rumblings that Sprint (S) was poised to make a compelling counteroffer …
Sprint announces Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, LG Optimus G and two more LTE devices
Launching a new tablet ahead of the holidays will be anything but smooth sailing. Apple’s (AAPL) iPad continues to dominate the market and a new …
New Sprint program replaces cell phone numbers with personal user names
Pick-up artists rejoice: Sprint (S) has now made scoring digits a lot less cumbersome. Under the carrier’s new StarStar Me program, Sprint customers can replace …
Sprint blames major network outage on ‘accidental dual fibercut’
Sprint (S) users across the United States were hit with a major voice and data network outage on Monday that has affected major markets such …
Sprint may try to counter T-Mobile with new MetroPCS offer
Despite the fact that MetroPCS (PCS) officially accepted T-Mobile’s offer to merge, Sprint (S) may attempt to counter T-Mobile’s offer with a more appealing one, …
LG Optimus G arriving on AT&T and Sprint later this year
LG (066570) on Wednesday announced that its Optimus G smartphone would be available on AT&T (T) and Sprint (S) later this year. The Android handset comes …
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM leaked for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung (005930) Galaxy S III users on Sprint (S) can now either wait for the carrier to officially release Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or grab the …
Apple iPhone 5 stock dwindles around the world, unless you want Sprint
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 demand is still off the charts, with most Apple stores around the world still out of stock. In fact, we’ve checked …
MetroPCS buyout in the works; Sprint, T-Mobile and Dish said to be potential suiters
Prepaid wireless carrier MetroPCS (PCS) is said to have held talks with Sprint (S), T-Mobile and Dish Network (DISH) over a potential buyout or merger. …
Sprint’s stock has outperformed Apple and Google this year
Sprint (S) hasn’t turned a profit in over five years but the company has outperformed almost every other stock this year in the Standard & Poor’s …
Sprint adds five new markets to its 4G LTE coverage
Sprint (S) on Monday announced the launch of its 4G LTE network in five additional markets. Customers located in Lawrence, Kansas; Topeka, Kansas; Wichita, Kansas; …
Sprint has sold 1 million LTE devices so far
Sprint (S) CEO Dan Hesse on Wednesday said that his company had hit a major milestone by selling more than 1 million LTE devices despite …
Sprint’s iPhone 4 will only be available online starting Friday
Following its announcement of the iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) revealed that the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will continue to be available at discounted prices. …
Sprint confirms iPhone 5 is not compatible with its HD voice service
One of the new features in Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 is wideband audio, more commonly known as HD voice. The technology dramatically improves call quality …
Verizon and Sprint users won’t need to switch to more expensive plans for FaceTime [updated]
We weren’t aware that people used FaceTime so frequently, but the tech world erupted recently when AT&T (T) confirmed that it planned to force customers …
As iPhone 5 launch nears, Sprint announces more than 100 new LTE cities
Sprint (S) launched its 4G LTE network this past summer in select markets and quickly expanded its offering to 19 cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and …
Sprint updates Galaxy Nexus to Jelly Bean, Verizon continues to take its time
Nearly three months after Google (GOOG) announced Jelly Bean, Sprint (S) on Thursday finally updated the Galaxy Nexus smartphone to the latest version of Android. …
FCC to reevaluate wireless spectrum rules for mergers and purchases
The Federal Communications Commission has apparently taken some industry criticism to heart and is planning to take a long, hard look at how it evaluates …
Sprint tears apart rivals’ shared capped data plans in new ad [video]
Sprint (S) clearly thinks that it’s got a winner on its hands with its unlimited smartphone data plans. And more importantly, it thinks that AT&T’s …
Sprint lights up LTE in four new markets
Sprint (S) on Wednesday announced the expansion of both its 3G and 4G LTE networks. The company’s high-speed LTE network is now available in Baltimore, …
Verizon, Sprint still mum on when Galaxy Nexus will get Jelly Bean
Remember when Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was released back in June and Google (GOOG) said that the Samsung (005930) Galaxy Nexus would be one of …
Shared data plans may not be so bad: Average smartphone owners use less than 2GB of data
There has been a lot of fuss going around about Verizon (VZ) and AT&T’s (T) new shared data plans. While the nation’s two largest carriers …
Almost half of U.S. consumers think 4G LTE is unnecessary
There is no question that 4G LTE is the future of mobile data. Among the four major U.S. carriers, Verizon (VZ) and AT&T’s (T) 4G …
Sprint rumored to launch LG superphone in Q4
According to a report from Asia Today, LG (066570) is preparing to launch a high-end smartphone that will rival the Galaxy S III. The handset, supposedly …
Sprint throws $400 at families who ditch Verizon and AT&T
Sprint (S) has long been plugging its unlimited data plans as a key benefit for users who are fed up with paying overage fees from …
Sprint is desperately trying to sell more iPhones
Sprint (S) seems to be attempting to desperately attract new customers and sell more smartphones — even the pricey iPhone, which carries a higher subsidy …
Sprint to offer Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE for $200 starting August 19th
Sprint (S) has been planning to launch the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE for a while now, but on Monday the carrier finally announced an …
Four major U.S. carriers team up to form Mobile Payments Committee
The Electronic Transactions Association this week announced a new task force that looks to unite the mobile payments industry. The Mobile Payments Committee includes representatives …
Sprint to launch HD Voice by the end of the year
Sprint (S) is planning to launch its HD Voice service for the HTC EVO 4G LTE by the end of the year, according to PhoneScoop. The …
