NetStumbler

Sprint Nextel Considers How To Fund WiMax Rollout

Eliza Villarino — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:07:41 +0000

The Wall Street Journal reported that Sprint Nextel is seeking new ways to fund its WiMax deployment project. The company, in August last year, announced plans to build a $3 billion WiMax network but with high wireless-customer churn rates and a declining stock price, securing capital investment is proving to be a challenge for Sprint. Its options include a spin-off of the firm’s WiMax business and a roaming deal with WiMax service provider Clearwire. Sprint is also studying a possible arrangement with its cable service provider partners on how they will pay for the use of the network.
Via [computerworld.com]

Nextel To Launch Non-WiMax Wireless Broadband Trials

Wayne Slavin — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:41:00 +0000

Wireless operator says it will try wireless broadband that uses UMTS TDD technology later this year in the Washington, D.C., area.
Via [informationweek.com]

Nextel Debuts Wi-Fi Service

Wayne Slavin — Fri, 20 May 2005 07:01:00 +0000

Nextel is launching Wi-Fi service aimed at business travelers in partnership with Boingo Wireless and Wayport, the company said Friday.

Nextel Ending Wireless Broadband Trial

Wayne Slavin — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 17:27:00 +0000

A Nextel spokesperson acknowledged Friday that the wireless operator is ending its trial of FLASH-OFDM wireless broadband effective June 30.
Via [internetweek.com]

Nextel Drops WiMax From Wireless Broadband Wish List

Wayne Slavin — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 14:21:00 +0000

Nextel Communications says it no longer considers wireless wunderkind WiMax a future option for mobile broadband service, a rare blow to a technology backed by major tech heavyweights.
Via [news.com.com]