Sprint Launches Motorola ic602 Buzz+
Sprint has launched the PowerSource ic602 Buzz+ phone. The phone, like all other PowerSource devices, uses Sprint’s CDMA network for voice and data, and uses Nextel’s iDEN network for push-to-talk. This revision of the ic502 adds a VGA camera and an 810F Mil-spec approved design for durability and resistance to shock, vibration, dust, drops, low […]
Sprint to Fix Motorola i880 Displays for Free
Sources in Sprint are reporting that Motorola and Sprint have identified a systemic issue with the Motorola i880 display. Customers with handsets that are having display failures will be able to have the phones fixed or replaced at any Sprint Store for no charge. Sprint is the only national carrier to impose an in-store fee […]
Sprint Nextel Q3 Investor Conference Call Highlights
While Sprint Nextel did post some very positive financial results with over $9.1 billion in revenues. The 38.4% increase in adjusted OIBDA for wireless was a new record high, and net debt of $19.9 billion. But with only 233,000 new subscribers on the CDMA side, and iDEN losing customers because of rebanding/capacity and credit tightening […]
Nextel Launches Motorola i615
Sprint Nextel has launched the Motorola i615, replacing the Motorola i605. The i615 builds on the i605 by adding a more rugged exterior. However, there are no significant feature enhancements on the i615 beyond a redesigned keypad. In addition, the i615 has a lower standby battery time, indicating that Motorola is using a less expensive […]
Sprint Nextel Will Seek A Stay Of Judgment In iPCS Case
On September 20th Judge Quinn issued the final ruling ordering Sprint Nextel to cease operations of it’s Nextel iDEN Network in all iPCS territories. Previously Judge Quinn had thought about making Sprint Nextel divest itself of the Nextel Network in iPCS territories, but later acknowledged the severe complexity of doing so. As of September 20th […]
Sprint Nextel Launches Novatel S720 Aircard
This morning Sprint Nextel officially launched the Novatel Wireless S720 air card. The first EVDO rev A capable device in the U.S. Expected average speeds will be 450kbps-800kbps download, and 300kbps-400kbps upload. These speeds are not “peak data transfer rates”, and many Sprint Nextel EVDO rev O. customers currently enjoy speeds much higher than speeds […]
Nextel Launches the Motorola i670
On July 7th Nextel launched the Motorola i670. This iDEN phone is aimed at the lower end of the Nextel line up. With the online price point being at $49.99 after all discounts for a new line of service (as of today’s date). The i670 is upgradeable to WiDEN, Nextel’s answer to high speed wireless […]
Sprint Nextel Seals the NPI Deal
Today Sprint Nextel closed on the purchase of the sole Nextel affiliate, Nextel Partners INC.(NPI). NPI’s stock ceased trading as of the close of today’s market. Withe the close of the sale Sprint Nextel picks up 58 additional markets along with 54 million POP’s and 6000 additional spectrum licenses. The purchase price for NPI was […]
Findum – Consumer GPS Tracking, With Web Interface
Findum has just released their LBS services which tap both Sprint and Nextel’s networks. Findum works by authorizing phones which will then appear on the Findum web site (after logging in). A user can then track all the phones that they are authorized to, whenever they are on. The service costs $12.99/month and does not […]