Sprint announced today that it will be the first U.S. carrier to offer Google’s Android operating system on HTC’s Hero smartphone, slated to launch on October 11.
The HTC Hero will be available on the Sprint website and at retailer Best Buy for $179.
Sprint Lobbyist Declares Net Neutrality Support
The thing about being a journalist, web or otherwise, is you are essentially always on the job, and sometimes you’re on the clock when you least expect it. Rufus Edmisten, former attorney general and secretary of state for North Carolina turned Philip Morris/Sprint/Alltel lobbyist, was informed of my occupation more than once—web journalist, I told him—which didn’t seem to register on any particular level with him.
Sprint Restores Peering to Cogent
At 4:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, October 30th Sprint (A Tier 1 Internet backbone provider) severed their peering connections with fellow Tier 1 Internet backbone provider Cogent Communications. This depeering was due to a contract dispute that Cogent claimed was already in litigation. Murdok broke this story within hours of the depeering.
Cogent and Sprint Break the Internet!
Tens of thousands of public internet addresses located on Cogent’s backbone are no longer accessible from Sprint Customers. This disruption is affecting thousands of web properties including Murdok.com. Drudgereport.com was also affected by this outage but has apparently managed to route around Sprint’s network.
WiMax Ready To Roll From Sprint
By merging its Xohm high-speed WiMax broadband division with Clearwire, Sprint will breathe new life into fast wireless Internet access.
Sprint Forges Ahead With Xohm
The WiMax service from Sprint called Xohm picked up an award at CTIA, as the initiative continues to progress in its development.
Nationwide Sprint WiMax Network Idea Revived
Deep-pocketed cable companies have a newfound interest in helping Sprint and occasional partner Clearwire launch a high-speed wireless network based on the WiMax standard.
Google Touted As Possible Sprint Buyer
A wireless broadband network could be as close as writing a check, if Google opts to save Sprint and turn it into the GoogleNet.
WiMax: Sprint, Clearwire Split
The difficulties associated with rolling out wireless service through WiMax may have claimed the nascent Sprint and Clearwire partnership as a victim.
Sprint’s WiMax Fate Being Debated
The $5 billion price tag to bring Xohm, Sprint’s WiMax offering, to fruition may be just a little too rich as the wireless carrier looks at options for the business.