Sprint's CEO still thinks he can have one of the top two networks by next year
Marcelo Claure said he can both cut costs and close the gap with rivals.
You can now buy Amazon Prime for a month at a time — if you're a Sprint customer
Customers can sign up for Amazon Prime as part of their monthly Sprint bill, but will have to pay a hefty premium.
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile All Register to Bid in Upcoming Wireless Spectrum Auction
It's part of a two-step auction the FCC is holding for airwaves being ceded by TV broadcasters in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
Nextbit Cancels Verizon and Sprint Versions of Its Smartphone
The company faced further delays in getting the Android phone approved for use on CDMA networks. Instead, it will offer refunds.
The FCC Is Auctioning Off Airwaves: Here's What That Could Mean for Your Mobile Phone Service
You have questions. We have answers.
Sprint Decides It Needs 500 More Stores, Partners With U.K.'s Dixons
Apparently all those RadioShack stores weren't enough.
U.S. Waffles While India Stands Against Zero-Rated Services
Such services, which allow some content not to count toward data caps, are taking off in the U.S. just as they are being banned in India.
How AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile Are Ensuring That Those Super Bowl Selfies Go Through
All those status updates and Instagram posts create unique demands on the cellular networks.
Re/wind: Last Week's Earnings Reports Were All About iPhone Sales and a Surging Facebook
Perhaps the beginning of a different era for Apple.
Sprint CEO Promises Network Upgrades Won't Cause Disruption
Claure reiterated his goal to improve Sprint's network quality even as the No. 4 U.S. carrier cuts costs.
Sprint Stock Rises on Narrower Loss, Upbeat Forecast
The No. 4 U.S. carrier says its turnaround is taking hold.
Network Plan, Cost Cuts to Take Center Stage as Sprint Reports Earnings Tuesday
The company is trying to do two very hard things at once: Trim expenses and improve its network.
FreedomPop Raises Another $50 Million to Offer Cheap Global Roaming for World Travelers
The move is a poke at AT&T and Verizon, which charge hefty fees to take phones abroad.
Why Your Next Car Is Likely to Have Its Own Cell Service
Emergencies, autonomous vehicles and over-the-air software updates are all reasons why vehicles are getting their own cellular connections.
Sprint Shake-Ups Continue as Product Head Leaves
David Owens had been at Sprint more than 25 years.
Sprint Finalizes Plan to Trim Network Costs by Up to $1 Billion
Prepare for more disruptions.
AT&T Resurrects Unlimited Data in Bid to Get More Customers for TV and Wireless
AT&T hasn't offered unlimited data to new customers since 2010.
T-Mobile to Its Investors: You Need to Follow Our CEO on Twitter
The company cautions that financial guidance could come via social media in addition to the usual press releases or regulatory filings.
Verizon Promo Lets Customers Exchange Their Carrier Like an Ugly Sweater
And it will pay up to $650 in switching costs.
ItsOn Gets $12.5 Million to Bring Its Custom Cell Plans to More Places
The startup's CEO says the new money will help it bring its service more quickly to more carriers. So far, uptake has been limited.
Sprint Launches Another 'Half Off' Deal, This Time Including T-Mobile
The fine print is key, though.
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure Plans Big Price Move on Wednesday
The move comes even as Sprint seeks to cut $2 billion in costs.
With Layoffs Looming, Sprint Moves to Localize Its Sales Efforts
The company is shifting efforts that had been centralized at headquarters and divided by the type of customer being served.
Chamath Palihapitiya Is Raising Billions to Take On AT&T and Verizon
Right now, his startup Rama consists of six or seven people, a big idea and some cash.
Sprint Keeps WiMax Network Up to Comply With Court Order, Deactivates Most Users
Pre LTE, Sprint was the first to have a true 4G network thanks to its adoption of WiMax.
Cellular and Wi-Fi Need to Get Along Better
Some significant usability challenges exist that must be addressed before a "Wi-First" service, as I call it, is ready for prime time.
Judge Stops Sprint From Shutting Down Parts of Its WiMax Network, at Least for Now
The move prevents the Friday shutdown for 90 days, at least in some areas, according to a group that was seeking to require that Sprint keep the network running.
Sprint CEO to Cut Jobs by January 30, Vows Return to Profitability
As for layoffs, Claure tells Re/code his goal is to have them done before Jan. 30, when a new, less generous severance plan kicks in.
Sprint Posts Wider-Than-Expected Loss as $2 Billion in Cost Cuts Loom
The company also cut its full-year outlook, though it did at long last manage to add postpaid phone customers.
Sprint to Pay $2.95 Million for Failing to Notify Lower-Credit Customers They Were Being Charged Extra
The settlement, which requires court approval, also requires the carrier to give earlier notice if it plans to charge a customer more than those with better credit.
FCC Sets Opening Bid Prices for Next Year's Spectrum Auction
TV broadcasters will have to decide by December whether they want to offer up their airwaves in exchange for a cut of the proceeds.
A Sprint Network Standoff Could Kill Affordable Internet for Thousands
A new lawsuit is trying to temporarily halt a shutdown of the WiMax network.