Sprint Nextel announces long-awaited technology plan for 2.5 GHz band, taps Motorola, Samsung and Intel for WiMAX.
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WHO |
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WHAT |
SCOOP |
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Sprint Nextel |
Motorola, Samsung, Intel |
WiMAX deal |
The carrier announced a partnership with Intel, Motorola and Samsung for a next-gen network it says will be four times faster than existing cellular networks. |
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Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), Sliver Lake Partners and AlpInvest Partners |
Royal Philips Electronics |
Auction for Philips' semiconductor business |
The group acquired the controlling interest in Philips' semiconductor business for $4.5 billion. |
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Huawei |
Leap Wireless |
cdma2000 infrastructure deal |
Leap will deploy Huawei cdma2000 technology in Spokane, WA., Boise, ID, and Reno, NV. |
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Telus |
Amp'd |
Telus will bring Amp'd services and content to its Canadian customers |
Telus will manage most of the business operations including customer service, sales, pricing and distribution, while Amp'd will tackle branding and marketing efforts. |