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IBM moves to expedite mashups for mobile

Company releases software targeted at mobile-app developers for building both business and consumer Web 2.0 mashups.
(By Adrian Bridgwater of ZDNet UK)

March 25, 2008 7:59 PM PDT

Can WiMax make it in the U.S.?

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have called off their partnership to build a nationwide WiMax network, and the break could spell trouble for the technology.

November 13, 2007 1:37 PM PST

Sprint's WiMax dilemma

Sprint Nextel's ousted CEO may not be the only casualty as unhappy investors pressure the company to dump plans for a next-generation network.

December 20, 2007 8:37 PM PST

Sprint Nextel, Clearwire plan nationwide WiMax network

Together, companies plan to offer 100 million users in the United States high-speed mobile Internet service by the end of 2008.

July 26, 2007 2:03 PM PDT

Splitting up with your cell phone carrier

Sprint Nextel's breakup with some customers may not be popular, but it could make financial sense.
Images: Sprint's Dear John letter

July 9, 2007 5:02 PM PDT

Switching carriers for the iPhone

AT&T competitors could take a hit in the next few quarters as enthusiastic Apple fans switch providers for the hyped device.

December 20, 2007 8:43 PM PST

Sprint adds local product search via GPS

Cell giant introduces a GPS application that lets subscribers search for products in nearby stores from their phones.

June 7, 2007 3:48 PM PDT

Apple's long shadow over mobile music

Handset makers are introducing plenty of phones that play music. But it's hard to imagine any besting the iPod or the soon-to-be-released iPhone.

April 2, 2007 1:33 PM PDT

Sprint calling on wireless broadband

Executive says carrier is banking on wireless data services to win customers in the highly competitive mobile phone business.

March 29, 2007 1:27 PM PDT

MTV Networks expands deal with Sprint

MTV Networks expands its deal with Sprint to provide more mobile Web sites, on-demand video, and live content streams.

March 28, 2007 2:57 PM PDT

Sprint unveils WiMax plans

Sprint adds several cities to its upcoming mobile WiMax network, and names device vendors and a chip development ecosystem.

March 27, 2007 2:08 PM PDT

Wireless industry gears up for WiMax

Where does 3G wireless go from here? Many equipment makers and carriers are looking to the packet-based technology known as WiMax.

March 30, 2007 4:01 PM PDT

Sprint to include free GPS with data services

In an attempt to attract customers to its cell phone services, Sprint offers GPS for free to those with data plans starting at $20 a month.

March 26, 2007 2:16 PM PDT

Clearwire IPO on its way

Initial public offering, which is expected to raise more than $480 million, could be set for as early as Thursday.

March 8, 2007 2:02 PM PST

FCC: Local phone companies must connect Net calls

VoIP industry applauds ruling that says local providers can't refuse to carry calls on wholesaler-owned broadband lines.

March 5, 2007 12:57 PM PST

Tech companies hope to score with Super Bowl ads

After several years of sitting on the sidelines, it appears more tech businesses are again willing to ante up for high-profile ads.

February 5, 2007 2:04 PM PST

Operators upgrading 3G networks

Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless are upgrading their 3G wireless networks with new technology that will increase speeds.

February 2, 2007 1:39 PM PST

Broken connection for Sprint Nextel

Merger challenges and dropped calls for consumers are taking a toll as Sprint aims to expand and upgrade.

January 29, 2007 5:04 PM PST

Will unlocked cell phones free consumers?

Handset makers in the U.S. are dabbling in selling phones directly to consumers, but will the model be attractive enough to consumers?

December 20, 2007 8:46 PM PST

Apple's iPhone a threat to mobile operators?

The iPhone could prove to be tough competition for Verizon Wireless' and Sprint Nextel's mobile music and video services.

December 20, 2007 8:47 PM PST