Sprint, Open Mobile ask for FCC consent of joint venture
June 2, 2017
Three months after announcing their joint venture, Sprint and Open Mobile filed a petition before the Federal Communications Commission to approve the transaction that would combine the carriers’ operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Sprint, Open Mobile announce joint venture in PR/USVI
February 24, 2017
Sprint and Open Mobile officially confirmed an agreement to combine their businesses in Puerto Rico, together with Sprint’s business in the U.S. Virgin Islands, into a new joint venture.
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Sprint reportedly finalizing acquisition of Open Mobile
January 31, 2017
Wireless carrier Sprint is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring competitor Open Mobile in what would be the first major change in Puerto Rico’s telecommunications landscape this year, two sources confirmed to this media outlet.
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Sprint adds HTC Bolt smartphone to lineup
November 15, 2016
Wireless carrier Sprint announced Monday the availability of the HTC Bolt — which it describes as the fastest smartphone built for its LTE Plus network — in its portfolio of products.
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Sprint announces ‘Unlimited Freedom for Business’ plan
October 19, 2016
Wireless carrier Sprint announced Tuesday its “Unlimited Freedom for Business” plan, which offers four lines of unlimited talk, text and data for $35 per month per line.
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Sprint, SMG, PRHTA appoint key management execs
April 19, 2016
A trio of executives known for their excellence in their respective fields has been appointed to key management slots in recent weeks to oversee Puerto Rico operations.
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Sprint offering BOGO half off Galaxy S7, S7 edge phones
February 26, 2016
Wireless carrier Sprint announced Thursday limited-time, special prices for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge mobile devices, offering new and existing customers the chance to lease or buy one device and get a second one for half the price.
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20 years later, Telecom Reform Act delivers on promise
February 16, 2016
The telecommunications industry is marking the 20th anniversary of the Telecom Reform Act of 1996, which in Puerto Rico sparked unprecedented levels of competition in a sector formerly dominated by a single carrier and astronomical calling rates.
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Sprint offers free minutes to Mexico, parts of LatAm
October 6, 2014
Wireless carrier Sprint announced recently that for a limited time, it will be giving new customers who switch to an eligible plan 500 free minutes a month to mobile phones and landlines in Mexico and nine additional Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Spain and Brazil. The “Sprint Mexico & More” promotion runs […]
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Sprint nixes fees on int’l Wi-Fi calling to P.R., U.S., USVI
August 29, 2014
Sprint will begin offering international Wi-Fi calling back to the United States at no additional cost starting with an over-the-air software update to Samsung Galaxy S 4 with Sprint Spark, rolling out now, the company announced Thursday.
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Sprint deploys $60M 4G LTE network in Puerto Rico, USVI
April 18, 2013
It took Sprint about two years and $60 million dollars to complete, but on Wednesday the wireless carrier announced the availability of its next-generation 4G LTE network throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Sprint Board to evaluate DISH Network’s $25.5B offer
April 16, 2013
Sprint Nextel confirmed Monday it has received an unsolicited proposal from DISH Network to acquire the company for $25.5 billion, saying “its Board of Directors will evaluate this proposal carefully and consistent with its fiduciary and legal duties.”
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Sprint’s 4G LTE signal deployed in San Juan
March 5, 2013
Wireless carrier Sprint is moving along with plans to expand its 4G LTE throughout Puerto Rico, adding the capital city of San Juan to the list of local areas where customers can tap into the next-generation digital platform.
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Sprint expands 4G LTE to 4 more towns, enhances 3G
January 28, 2013
Sprint announced today it has improved 3G service in Puerto Rico and also expanded 4G LTE service to more customers – launching its faster data network in Aguadilla, Isabela, Cabo Rojo and Mayagüez.
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‘Sprint Drive First’ mobile ‘app’ free for 15 days
January 11, 2013
In support of the recently approved law banning the use of mobile phones while driving in Puerto Rico, wireless carrier Sprint is offering its “Sprint Drive First” application for free for 15 days, company officials announced Thursday.
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