Tag: Sprint

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Sprint measures mobile usage, spending trends

Published: December 17, 2008

One-third of respondents to a Sprint survey say they are using their mobile phones to shop this holiday season.

Western Union tests mobile money transfers

Published: December 9, 2008

Carriers Vodafone and Safaricom will partner with Western Union to pilot a cross-border mobile money transfer service between Britain and Kenya.

Retail giant Target expands mobile ad campaign with Pandora

Published: December 8, 2008

Mass merchandiser Target expanded its banner ad campaign with Pandora to promote its exclusive sale of Christina Aguilera's new CD release.

Sprint, Clearwire WiMAX business gets $3.2B investment

Published: December 2, 2008

Clearwire Corp. has completed the transaction with Sprint Nextel Corp. to combine their next-generation wireless Internet businesses.

Carriers roll out red carpet for holiday deals

Published: November 28, 2008

In light of the slowing economy, wireless carriers Sprint, T-Mobile, Cellular South and Verizon Wireless are trying to help their customers stretch their budget during this holiday season.

Sprint improves social media offerings for holidays

Published: November 25, 2008

Sprint and VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media have partnered on an enhancement to Sprint Picture Mail.

Virgin Mobile USA cuts 10 percent of its workforce

Published: November 18, 2008

Mobile virtual network operator Virgin Mobile USA is eliminating about 45 positions in its New Jersey and California offices, which represents approximately 10 percent of its workforce.

Virgin Mobile USA adds Local Mobile directory service

Published: November 14, 2008

MVNO Virgin Mobile USA is launching mobile advertising campaigns on the Local Mobile search and directory service.

New Sprint 2D barcode reader paves way for mobile commerce

Published: November 12, 2008

Sprint mobile phones can now read 2D barcodes, making it simpler for the carrier's customers to get product information via mobile.

Sprint revenues plummet 13 percent in Q3

Published: November 10, 2008

Wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp. continues to hemmorhage, losing 1.3 million subscribers in the third quarter.