Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is all set to launch the LG Viper on its 4G LTE network.

Sprint Nextel To Launch First 4G Phone

Overland Park, Kansas based American telecommunications company, Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), has reportedly decided to launch the LG Viper 4G LTE in the U.S. Market on 22April.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is releasing the phone with a price tag of $99.99 coupled with a two-year service agreement.

This is the first smartphone to operate in the 4G LTE Network from Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S).

The new Android powered phone can be pre-ordered and pre ordered customers will be able to own it two days before the official release.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) shares were at 2.75 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 19.6% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.82
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.75
Zack’s Rank: 6 out of 34 in the industry

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is set to introduce the LTE-enabled LG Viper in April.

Sprint Nextel To Carry LTE LG Viper

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) will introduce its first ever LTE smartphone LG Viper this month with a price tag of $100.

The phone will be available with a two-year contract and potential customers can pre-order the phone starting from April 12.

The phone will feature access to the 4G LTE network, Gingerbread operating system, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a front-facing and a rear-facing camera, 4-inch touch screen display and NFC technology.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) shares were at 2.88 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 22.2% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.82
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.75
Zack’s Rank: 7 out of 33 in the industry

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has been rolling out an IT Helpdesk to help small businesses.

Sprint Nextel Adding Small Business IT Help

The telecommunications company Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has announced the launch of an IT Helpdesk to help small businesses to solve issues with their computers.

The around the clock service is available both on Sprint and non-Sprint devices with Gold Plan and Platinum Plan options.

The solutions include remote technical support, secure online data backup, data loss protection guarantee, onsite support and computer protection software.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) senior vice president Jaime Jones said, “IT troubleshooting is as critical to a small business as it is to global enterprise. At stake are time, money and productivity losses when a glitch occurs. Small businesses are looking for a partner to help them fix it, and that’s where Sprint wants to be a leader for them with a differentiated and reliable IT solution”.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) shares are currently standing at 2.74.

Price History
Last Price: 2.74
52 Week Low / High: 2.1 / 6.45
50 Day Moving Average: 2.41
6 Month Price Change %: -14.5%
12 Month Price Change %: -37.8%

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has ended its infrastructure sharing agreement with LightSquared.

Sprint Nextel Cuts LightSquared Deal

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has ended the 15-year network-sharing agreement with Philip Falcon’s LightSquared after LightSquared failed to get FCC approval for its LTE network.

The company returned $64 million in payments it has received from LightSquared. The company had previously agreed to host LightSquared’s 1.6GHz spectrum on its infrastructure.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) said in a statement, “We remain open to considering future spectrum hosting agreements with LightSquared, should they resolve these interference issues, as well as other interested spectrum holders”.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) stocks are currently standing at 2.79.

Price History
Last Price: 2.79
52 Week Low / High: 2.1 / 6.45
50 Day Moving Average: 2.38
6 Month Price Change %: -14.0%
12 Month Price Change %: -42.9%

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has been enhancing its 3G network coverage in eastern Michigan.

Sprint Nextel Improving Network In Michigan

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is expanding its 3G network coverage in eastern Michigan and has implemented 85 network capacity upgrades in the last three months.

The company will also upgrade 190 networks to 3G in the coming months to provide faster internet connectivity and to reduce dropped calls.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S)’s regional vice president of business sales Kimberly Green-Kerr said, “Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has a strong and solid presence in Michigan. Not only do we employ hundreds of people throughout the state, but we’ve taken a leadership position with our connected transportation initiatives. The 3G network enhancements only serve to solidify our substantial investment in Michigan”.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) stocks were at 2.60 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 6.6% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.74
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.68
Zack’s Rank: 7 out of 35 in the industry

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) may be preparing to end its ties with LightSquared soon.

Sprint Nextel To Cut Lightsquared Deal

It has been reported that the US telecommunication company Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is planning to drop its network-sharing agreement with LightSquared soon, as it could not get regulatory approval for its proposed networks.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) had signed a 15 year agreement with LightSquared to share network building and operating costs.

The people familiar with the matter said, “Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is preparing to take the step as LightSquared approaches a March 15 deadline to meet certain conditions under the agreement”.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) shares were at 2.43 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -5.1% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.74
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.68
Zack’s Rank: 6 out of 35 in the industry

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has introduced the Code Factory Mobile Accessibility Application for people with sight disability.

Sprint Nextel Improves Wireless Accessibility App

Overland park, Kansas, based multinational telecommunications company, Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), has launched a free android application to help the blind or people with low vision with navigating devices with audio instructions.

Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development of Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), said, “Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) is proud to offer Wireless Accessibility free of charge to help our customers with disabilities take advantage of the full functionality of their smartphones. Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) works hard to meet the needs of all its customers, and the Wireless Accessibility app will help people who are blind or have difficulty reading on smartphones get the most out of their device.”

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) shares were at 2.47 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 2.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.74
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.64
Zack’s Rank: 7 out of 34 in the industry

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S)’s CEO has decided to co-lead the 2012 United Way campaign.

Sprint Nextel CEO To Lead Fundraising Campaign

The CEO of the Overland park, Kansas, based multinational telecommunications company, Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), Dan Hesse, has reportedly decided to co-lead the United Way of Greater Kansas City’s 2012 fundraising campaign.

Hesse said, “There are many deserving charities doing important work which would simply fall ‘under the radar’ if not for United Way. No other organization takes such a holistic view of our community’s needs.”

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) stocks were at 2.23 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -13.4% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.74
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.64
Zack’s Rank: 5 out of 35 in the industry