KANSAS CITY-Sprint PCS and Mexican operator Pegaso PCS appointed Bernie Bianchino chief executive officer of Pegaso. Bianchino was formerly the chief business development officer for Sprint PCS.
Sprint PCS invested $200 million into Pegaso earlier this year. Its investment includes a governance role for Sprint PCS on Pegaso’s governing board. The two carriers also have a preferred roaming agreement that enables cross-border roaming. Bianchino will remain a Sprint employee with offices in both Kansas City and Mexico City.