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Articles tagged with: Embarq and Nextel
UPDATE: Big Tech Inks WiMax Deal With Sprint, Clearwire
An unlikely alliance of titans from the cable, Internet and chip industries are investing $3.2 billion in a company that will deliver Web access for cellphones and laptops at speeds much faster than what is available today using a technology called WiMax. more
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Verizon Wireless, AT&T in price duel
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Verizon Wireless and rival AT&T unveiled plans Tuesday offering unlimited cell-phone calls for a flat rate, crossing a key line in the transformation of wireless service from a premium offering into a commodity. more
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Verizon Wireless Unveils Unlimited Calling Plan
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Verizon Wireless unveiled an unlimited flat-rate calling plan on Tuesday in a bid to attract high-end customers. more
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UPDATE: Sprint Nextel to Cut 4,000 Jobs and Close 8% of Retail Locations
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- Sprint Nextel said Friday it would eliminate 4,000 jobs and close 8% of company-owned retail stores amid the loss of more key customers to rivals. more
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New Sprint CEO Has a History of Keeping Things Simple
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- New Sprint Nextel Chief Executive Dan Hesse likes to keep things simple. more
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