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Sprint announces Q1 2013 results: 1.5 million iPhones sold

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 a 8:07 am

Sprint has announced their Q1 2013 financial results and in addition to a lot of other, sometimes weirdly acronym'd, numbers, out of 5 million smartphones sold, 1.5 million were iPhones.

What could Dish + Sprint mean for the future of mobile video on iOS?

By Chris Umiastowski, Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 a 9:02 am

Satellite TV innovator Dish Network has thrown a monkey wrench into Softbank’s plans to acquire a 70% interest in Sprint by offering a 13% premium over Softbank’s bid, and rather than buy a majority of Sprint they’re proposing a full merger. For those of you who really want to understand the thinking that went into this, watch the AllThingsD video interview with Dish chairman Charlie Ergen . It’s a long video, but damn, you have to admire the straight-up answers Ergen gives to the audience.

DISH Network makes bid to buy Sprint out from under SoftBank

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Apr 15, 2013 a 1:40 pm

DISH Network has launched a $25.5 billion bid to merge with Sprint. Although Japanese carrier SoftBank is currently preparing to purchase Sprint, shareholders for the third-place U.S. carrier would have the opportunity to reject that bid in favor of DISH Network’s.

AT&T vs Verizon vs T-Mobile vs Sprint: Which iPhone 5 carrier should you choose?

By Leanna Lofte, Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 a 9:51 pm

If you're in the U.S. it's probably not so easy deciding which carrier is best for your iPhone 5 needs, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and now T-Mobile. Price is always a huge factor to consider when choosing a carrier, but coverage should be just as, if not more, important when making a decision. Since the iPhone 5 supports LTE cellular technology, you're going to want to take a close look at which carriers offer the best LTE coverage in your area. Then there's the matter of simultaneous voice and data -- AT&T and T-Mobile can do it over HSPA data, but Sprint and Verizon need Wi-Fi. And don't forget international roaming.

First, let's take a look at prices.

Sprint reports Q4 2012 results, 2.2 million iPhones sold

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 a 9:47 am

Sprint has announced their Q4 2012 financial results, and along with net operating revenue of $35.3 billion, including $21.7 billion from wireless, with an annual operating loss of 1.8 billion. Sprint sold 2.2 million iPhones, 38% of which went to new customers. No Q4 smartphone total was given, but Sprint also reported their 2012 full year results, which included approximately 20 million smartphones sold, more than 6.6 million of which were iPhones, 40% of which went to new customers. No iPad numbers were broken out. According to Sprint CEO Dan Hesse:

Sprint expands LTE coverage to 11 more cites

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Nov 26, 2012 a 12:30 pm

Sprint has expanded its LTE network to 11 more cities today. The third-place US carrier will be expanding into smaller cities in seven states, including Virginia, Indiana, and Massachusetts. This is part of a larger rollout by Sprint to increase LTE coverage as well as improve the quality of their 3G network.

Cellular/LTE iPad mini and iPad 4 now available at carrier and retail stores in the U.S. [Updated]

By chrissyboy6969, Friday, Nov 16, 2012 a 4:12 am

The Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of the iPad mini and iPad 4, which include LTE, are available for purchase at AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and other U.S. retail stores from today. Quantities are likely very limited, so if you want one, you will have to be quick.

Sprint buying $480 million worth of midwestern U.S. Cellular spectrum and customers

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012 a 9:19 am

Sprint, the perennial #3 carrier in the U.S., has announced their intent to acquire spectrum and customers from regional carrier U.S. Cellular for $480 Million. The deal covers the midwest, and seems focused on Chicago and St. Louis.

AT&T vs Verizon vs Sprint: Which iPad carrier should you choose?

By Leanna Lofte, Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 a 6:28 pm

If you're in the U.S. it's probably not so easy deciding which carrier is best for your iPad or iPad mini needs, AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. Price is always a huge factor to consider when choosing a carrier, but coverage should be just as, if not more, important when making a decision. Since the iPad and iPad mini support LTE cellular technology, you're going to want to take a close look at which carriers offer the best LTE coverage in your area.

LTE-enabled iPad mini and fourth-gen iPad will come to Sprint

By Joseph Keller, Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 a 5:19 pm

When the cellular iPad mini and 4th-generation iPad launch next month, Sprint will find itself standing next to Verizon and AT&T in offering iPads for use on their LTE network. With the launch of the 3rd-generation iPad in March of this year, Sprint was left out when LTE compatibility was announced.