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In an exclusive interview with RCR Wireless News, Sprint Nextel Corp. CEO Dan Hesse discusses pricing plans, unlimited service options, iDEN network capacity, the forthcoming Palm Pre, planned job cuts …

The company’s first store opened its doors on Thursday to customers in Tokyo’s ritzy Ginza district with handsets selling at prices up to

Although Sprint Nextel Corp.’s fourth-quarter earnings came with significant bad news, two analysts think better times are ahead for the nation’s No. 3 wireless provider. Sprint Nextel churned more than …

The song seems to be skipping, or at least stuck on repeat for Sprint Nextel Corp. The carrier released its 2008 fourth-quarter earnings today, only to reveal yet another huge …

With the similar hardware built as the first Helio Ocean, the Ocean 2 has a larger 2.6-inch display screen with QVGA resolution, 2 megapixel camera and microSD card slot.

With the economy in a recession, many Americans are trying to scale back spending. Wireless providers, however, may experience just the opposite reaction: Each carrier has a “hop to it” …

Qualcomm Inc. has snatched up Bill Stone from bankrupt Amp’d Mobile, hoping he’ll push the company’s mobile TV strategy, which is growing but struggling somewhat.

Our friend Mr. Blurrycam has come through once again, this time with a handful of Helio Ocean 2 snapshots.

Sprint Nextel Corp.’s Boost Mobile subsidiary unveiled an unlimited offering dubbed “Monthly Unlimited” that includes unlimited calling minutes, text messaging, wireless Web and walkie-talkie services for $50 per month. The …

A new analysis from Strand Consult charts a switch by high street mobile phone retailers into the mobile virtual network (MVNO) operator business.

Virgin Mobile USA Inc. released “selected” – meaning positive and unaudited – metrics today, and suggested that the troubled economy was sending mobile subscribers into its arms.The low-cost wireless provider …

Clearwire Corp. launched mobile WiMAX service in Portland, Ore., with cheaper prices than previous WiMAX efforts.The “Clear” home Internet service plans start at $20 per month with on-the-go plans starting …

Sprint is upping the commission fees it pays to Virgin Mobile for each subscriber signed to use the Sprint network.

Sprint Nextel Corp. announced its first “Sprint 4G” device, a CDMA/WiMAX modem that will go for $150 with a two-year service contract. And at least one reviewer appeared impressed.“We were …

With Aircell’s in-flight Internet service off the ground, the company is looking to expand the service to international airlines and have a total of 2,000 aircraft equipped with its Gogo …

In a scant 25 years, wireless technology has revolutionized the world. The cellphone is now a necessity; the network is now a conduit to friends, family, colleagues, TV, e-mail, maps, …

Goodbye Xohm, hello Sprint 4G.Just over a year after inventing a new word for its WiMAX plans, Sprint Nextel Corp. has decided on a name that is easier on the …

All eyes are on Nokia Corp. for the handset maker’s Capital Markets Day tomorrow in New York.With nearly 40% global market share, the Finnish giant’s perspective is given substantial credibility, …

Virgin America is the latest airline to offer travelers in-flight Internet services powered by Aircell’s network.The service is available on select flights and the airline is expecting to add additional …

Mobile virtual network operators will likely join the ranks with most Americans facing a tough holiday season with mixed forecasts as to whether MVNOs will come out strong or gasping …

LONDON (Reuters) – British cable operator Virgin Media said it did not believe mobile broadband had mass appeal in the short term, but it entered the market to offer the …