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Hip-hop rings put 'bling' in cell phones

September 21, 2004 Sprint, others hope to hear more ka-ching with "bling tones," cellular ring tones created by hip-hop artists. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, tone, ring, cell phone, artist, U.S.

Sprint hopes Ready Link prices push right button

May 24, 2004 The company makes "aggressive" moves to convince more people to use its push-to-talk service, as competition among carriers heats up. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, push-to-talk, Nextel Communications Inc., cell phone, U.S.

Qualcomm, others await international trade decision

June 7, 2007 Commission expected to rule Thursday whether cell phones using a particular Qualcomm technology can be imported to the U.S. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., Broadcom Corp., EVDO, import, cell phone, decision, patent, handset, 3G, Sprint Nextel, U.S.

Sprint begins $3 billion march to 3G

December 7, 2004 Cellular provider inks deals with Lucent, Nortel and Motorola. It also plans high-speed Internet service for the new year. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, Lucent Technologies Inc., wireless broadband, Nortel Networks Corp., High-speed Internet, Verizon Wireless, 3G, operator, Motorola Inc., U.S., cell phone, broadband

Google bets on mobile market

July 31, 2007 Mobile is the next frontier for Google, but how will it straddle the line between partnering and competing with major cell phone operators? TAGS: Chris Sacca, Google Inc., Sprint Nextel, carrier, cell phone, YouTube, U.S., Wi-Fi

New wireless reseller to aim at 'urban ethnic' market

November 10, 2004 Launching in 2005, Uphonia is the latest of the "just add water" virtual cell phone networks. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, Virgin Mobile, cell phone, Qwest Communications Inc., reseller, handset, U.S.

Ring tones not making ka-ching tones

June 11, 2004 U.S. cell phone giants will earn billions from IM and downloads. But revenue still has hang-ups. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., wireless broadband, Sprint Nextel, IM, Verizon Wireless, Verizon Communications, cell phone, AT&T Corp., broadband, U.S., games

Porting problems put carrier swaps on hold

January 22, 2004 Cell phone provider networks are still working out the bugs--and long delays--two months after a mandate that lets subscribers swap carriers and keep their old numbers. TAGS: cell phone service provider, Sprint Nextel, carrier, cell phone, phone provider, service provider, provider, request, billing, subscriber, spokesman, U.S.

Apple, AT&T: Bosom buddies or odd couple?

September 13, 2007 The corporate pair that launched the iPhone shares much in common. They also have plenty of conflicts as they push competing digital music businesses. TAGS: AT&T Corp., EMusic, Apple Computer, Motorola ROKR, Apple iPhone, Motorola Inc., Verizon Wireless, Napster Inc., Apple iTunes, Sprint Nextel, music, cell phone, media player, entertainment, Apple iPod, operating system

New study questions mobile TV and music hype

March 3, 2006 Study could throw cold water on mobile carriers' hopes that people will spend big on mobile music downloads and TV. TAGS: mobile TV, Sprint Nextel, survey, music download, TV, Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, cell phone, music, U.S., video

European firm aims to goose U.S. wireless data sales

March 28, 2005 DirtyHippo, a European cell phone software company, is trying its hand in the mercurial U.S. cell phone data market. TAGS: operator, BellSouth Corp., T-Mobile, Cingular Wireless, U.S., cell phone, subscriber, Sprint Nextel, AT&T Corp., software company, games

Sprint PCS to talk wireless data

January 8, 2004 The carrier is expected to present fresh evidence at CES that U.S. cell phone users are showing more interest in wireless data. It will also unveil new offerings related to downloadable games. TAGS: Nextel Communications Inc., cell phone service provider, Sprint Nextel, subscriber, carrier, data service, cell phone, text messaging, Cingular Wireless, Consumer Electronics Show, U.S., service provider, games

Import ban on 3G handsets could hurt industry

June 8, 2007 A ban on all importation of future 3G handset models using Qualcomm technology could have a big impact on cell phone operators and handset manufacturers. TAGS: ban, Qualcomm Inc., Broadcom Corp., 3G, handset, mobile operator, Verizon Wireless, W-CDMA, cell phone company, cell phone, 3G network, Sprint Nextel, EVDO, AT&T Corp., Apple iPhone, commission

Samsung's new phone: Where's the kitchen sink?

May 12, 2005 The new Samsung A800 phone from Sprint is feature-fat, but can it compete with Motorola's ultrathin--and ultra-popular--Razr? Photos: Can Samsung cut Motorola's Razr? TAGS: Motorola Razr, BellSouth Corp., Sprint Nextel, Samsung Electronics, Motorola Inc., Cingular Wireless, senior vice president, AT&T Corp., camera, cell phone, photograph, U.S.

Making cell phone companies out of thin air

January 31, 2005 Sprint is making money by helping launch niche-chasing wireless firms. Why don't the other big carriers want a slice? TAGS: SK-EarthLink, Sprint Nextel, BellSouth Corp., SK Telecom Co., EarthLink Inc., Virgin Mobile, cell phone, phone network, cell phone company, AT&T Corp., carrier, telephone company, U.S., brand

Cell phones channel TV broadcasts

January 25, 2005 Major rollouts from Cingular and Verizon mean never having to miss an episode of "According to Jim." TAGS: MobiTV, BellSouth Corp., Cingular Wireless, Verizon V-Cast, Verizon Communications, cell phone, handset, Sprint Nextel, channel, TV, U.S., AT&T Corp., video

Year in Review: Cell phones explode

December 31, 2004 Global cellular markets boomed. U.S. data services went through the roof. And handsets literally blew up. TAGS: data service, Cingular Wireless, cell phone, operator, China, Sprint Nextel, AT&T Wireless, Nextel Communications Inc., U.S., battery, merger, Motorola Inc., service provider, handset

Cell phone talker's arrest stirs etiquette debate

September 28, 2004 Public chatter on mobile phones is annoying--when other people use them. But how do we tackle the problem? TAGS: woman, cell phone, wireless phone, Sprint Nextel, mobile phone, U.S.

Mixed marriage for Sprint and Nextel technologies

December 15, 2004 Merger sets stage for U.S. operators to settle on single wireless standard and for new era in cell phone development. TAGS: IDEN, Nextel Communications Inc., Sprint Nextel, CDMA, Qualcomm Inc., merger, cell phone, Motorola Inc., GSM, T-Mobile, handset, Cingular Wireless, U.S.

Getting teens beyond textin'

October 29, 2004 Teenagers are fiends for sending text messages from their phones. Virgin Mobile wants them to feast on other services as well. TAGS: Virgin Mobile, teenager, teen, Sprint Nextel, text messaging, cell phone, U.S.