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Sprint May Outsource Network Operations to Ericsson
Sprint May Outsource Network Operations to Ericsson
Sprint is currently in negotiations with Ericsson over the outsourcing of its cellular network. Once a deal is struck, Ericsson would gain 5,000 to 7,000 current Sprint employees, and would then be responsible for managing and maintaining the thousands ... (follow link to read)
Analyst: “The Pre Is DOA”
Analyst: “The Pre Is DOA”
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com — Here’s the flip side of reports that Palm plans to deliberately keep supplies of the Pre artificially... low to foster the perception of a shortage and spur demand: There will be a shortage, but it won’t be deliberate or artificial. Collins Stewart ... (more) Analyst: “The Pre Is DOA”
Inside Sprint Now
insidesprintnow.wordpress.com — Due to all the fuss about having to swap to a new plan (for some) in order... to activate a Pre, here’s a breakdown of the plans it can be activated on - both with the standard price AND the price with a NVP/Employer discount. As posted before, anyone ... (more) Inside Sprint Now
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Sprint May Have Plans To Outsource Network Operations To Ericsson
PhoneArea.net — ... cellular network. Sprint in turn would retain ownership of the towers, and would be responsible for making capital investments in new towers. The move, when it happens, will cut costs and free up capital for Sprint. No final announcements have been made, but certain sources claim that the deal would amount to about $2 billion, which Sprint would pay over a period of several years. It is further believed that lay-offs may be involved in the process as well. Source: PhoneScoop ...

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