Sprint Nextel Corporation is a communications company offering a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications products and services that are designed to meet the needs of individual consumers, businesses, government subscribers and resellers. Sprint is the third largest wireless communications company in the U.S. based on the number of wireless subscribers, one of the largest providers of wireline long distance services and one of the largest carriers of Internet traffic in the nation. Its services are provided through our ownership of extensive wireless networks, an all-digital global long distance network and a Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint offers wireless and wireline voice and data transmission services to subscribers under the Sprint corporate brand which includes its retail brands on networks that utilize third generation (3G) code division multiple access (CDMA), national push-to-talk integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN), or internet protocol (IP) technologies. We also offer fourth generation (4G) services utilizing Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology through our mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) wholesale relationship with Clearwire Corporation and its subsidiary Clearwire Communications LLC. Sprint 4G is currently available in 71 markets reaching more than 110 million people as of the end of 2010. Source: SEC Filings

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Analyst: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon among top 5 operators in mobile patents

AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA parent Deutsche Telekom were among the top five mobile operators worldwide in terms of patent filings, according to a report from industry analyst Chetan Sharma.

Verizon, AT&T, Sprint shrug at T-Mobile's new no-contract plans

Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and Sprint Nextel seemed unfazed by T-Mobile USA's decision to do away with wireless contracts and CEO John Legere's vow to shake up the status quo.

Lifeline lives: TracFone, Sprint and other recipients win Senate vote to continue program

The U.S. Senate voted against a proposal that would have cut cell phones out of the FCC's Lifeline program. The vote, largely along party lines, likely will generate a sigh of relief among the likes of TracFone, AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel and other wireless carriers that receive Lifeline funds in order to provide wireless service to low-income Americans.

FCC's Genachowski to step down; Clyburn, Wheeler, Strickling floated as replacements

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said he still step down from his post in the coming weeks after nearly four years as the chief of the commission. His announcement ends months of speculation about if or when he would depart and comes just days after his colleague, Republican Commissioner Robert McDowell, said he will also resign in the next few weeks.

BlackBerry 10 lands in U.S. as AT&T begins selling Z10

BlackBerry's Z10 smartphone, running on its new BlackBerry 10 platform, makes its debut today in the U.S. market in what could either be a renaissance for the company or a last gasp attempt to plot a comeback amid declining market share. 

Sprint launches program to let MVNOs customize smartphones

Sprint Nextel announced a new program Wednesday aimed at making it easier for its MVNOs to place their brands into unsold Sprint Android smartphones.

FCC's Genachowski says review of Sprint/Softbank deal is on track

The FCC's review of Softbank's proposed $20.1 billion purchase of 70 percent of Sprint Nextel, as well as Sprint's bid to take control of Clearwire, is on track, according to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

Clearwire shareholder Crest puts up more resistance to Sprint deal

Crest Financial, a minority Clearwire shareholder, is not backing down from its bid to block Sprint Nextel's takeover of Clearwire. Crest said it hired proxy-solicitation firm D. F. King & Co., to help it oppose the deal.

Blin: Shared data plans to experience innovation, price wars

In the next few years, there will be the beginning of a price war in the family shared data plan market between U.S. carriers. To stay ahead, we are likely to see the carriers embrace truly flexible and affordable shared data plans in the U.S for smartphones, tablets and next-gen connected devices alike.

Sprint, Softbank and Clearwire press cases for deals to FCC's Genachowski

Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son and Clearwire CEO Erik Prusch recently met with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and other FCC commissioners to argue that regulators should approve their various deals, according to FCC filings.