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IBM moves to expedite mashups for mobile

March 25, 2008 7:59 PM PDT

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

Can WiMax make it in the U.S.?

November 13, 2007 1:37 PM PST

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

Sprint's WiMax dilemma

December 20, 2007 8:37 PM PST

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.

Sprint Nextel, Clearwire plan nationwide WiMax network

July 26, 2007 2:03 PM PDT

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

Splitting up with your cell phone carrier

July 9, 2007 5:02 PM PDT

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

Switching carriers for the iPhone

December 20, 2007 8:43 PM PST

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

Sprint adds local product search via GPS

June 7, 2007 3:48 PM PDT

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

Apple's long shadow over mobile music

April 2, 2007 1:33 PM PDT

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.

Sprint calling on wireless broadband

March 29, 2007 1:27 PM PDT

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

MTV Networks expands deal with Sprint

March 28, 2007 2:57 PM PDT

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

Sprint unveils WiMax plans

March 27, 2007 2:08 PM PDT

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

Wireless industry gears up for WiMax

March 30, 2007 4:01 PM PDT

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

Sprint to include free GPS with data services

March 26, 2007 2:16 PM PDT

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.

Clearwire IPO on its way

March 8, 2007 2:02 PM PST

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

FCC: Local phone companies must connect Net calls

March 5, 2007 12:57 PM PST

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

Tech companies hope to score with Super Bowl ads

February 5, 2007 2:04 PM PST

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

Operators upgrading 3G networks

February 2, 2007 1:39 PM PST

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

Broken connection for Sprint Nextel

January 29, 2007 5:04 PM PST

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

Will unlocked cell phones free consumers?

December 20, 2007 8:46 PM PST

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

Apple's iPhone a threat to mobile operators?

December 20, 2007 8:47 PM PST

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