Sprint completes Virgin Mobile acquisition
FierceWireless Nov 24 09
Sprint Nextel said it completed its $483 million deal to acquire Virgin Mobile USA, a move that will double its bet on prepaid wireless--one of the few growth engines this year in the wireless operator.
The deal had been expected to close in the fourth quarter. Under the transaction, Virgin Mobile shareholders will own around 3 percent of Sprint. Virgin Mobile CEO Dan Schulman will lead Sprint's prepaid business, and will be responsible for the prepaid segment's growth and business strategy. Matt Carter will continue to run Sprint's prepaid Boost Mobile brand and will report to Schulman. Full story...
More stories from fiercewireless »
ComScore: RIM has weak handset presence, but is smartphone king
FierceWireless about an hour ago
According to the latest report from research firm comScore, Research In Motion's BlackBerry platform has the largest U.
LG, Samsung integrate social networking into latest phones
FierceWireless just under two hours ago
LG and Samsung have taken a shine to social networking with their latest phones, which they previewed ahead of the phones' official unveilings at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain, next week.
Report: Microsoft pushes 'Project Pink,' mulls RIM acquisition
FierceWireless 2 hours ago
Microsoft's mobile ambitions are still bright, even though its Windows Mobile platform has lost momentum to other players such as Research In Motion's BlackBerry and Google's Android OS.
Google reduces Nexus One ETF after FCC inquiry
FierceWireless 3 hours ago
Google has chopped $200 off of its "equipment recovery fee" for its Nexus One smartphone, a move that comes just two weeks after the FCC questioned Google and other wireless carriers about their early termination fee (ETF) policies.
Netgear, Ericsson collaborate on HSPA, WiFi router
FierceWireless less than a day ago
Netgear teamed with Ericsson to make a 3G mobile broadband router, the Netgear MBRN3300E, that incorporates Ericsson broadband HSPA modules.
BlackBerry Curve tops iPhone in Q4 smartphone sales
FierceWireless less than a day ago
Research In Motion's BlackBerry Curve was the top-selling smartphone in the fourth quarter, according to research firm IDC, beating out Apple's iPhone 3GS.
Sony Ericsson names new sales chief
FierceWireless less than a day ago
Sony Ericsson named a new head of global sales and marketing, who will take over beginning in April, just as the company's first phone running Google's Android platform hits the market.
Acer: Android sales exceeding expectations
FierceWireless less than a day ago
Acer said its first Android phone, called Liquid, is exceeding sales expectations, and the smartphone greenhorn sounded a bullish note for its prospects in the coming year.
Flurry: Google sold 80,000 Nexus Ones in January
FierceWireless less than a day ago
Google sold around 80,000 Nexus One units in January, according to mobile analytics firm Flurry, an indication that the online-only sales model for the phone is not generating intense demand--at least not yet.
Analysts expect improvement from Sprint in Q4
FierceWireless less than a day ago
When it announces its fourth quarter 2009 results later this week, Sprint Nextel is expected to begin recovering from a string of subscriber losses.
Popular Tags »»
25k 35k android apple architect bens blueprint bonus central london developers digital marketing doe email marketing engadget england facebook full service agency gadget gadgets google gurus ipad iphone jobs launch london london england mail marketing agency metro co microsoft mobile motorola nexus nmetro nsource nup nwe seo social media social networking twitter user experience web developer web expertise entertainmentMost read today »
Most read this week »
What's New on TechNews.AM
