Topic: Sprint
Boost & Virgin Mobile customers to get Apple's iPhone X on Nov. 10
10/27/2017, 11:10 am
U.S. prepaid carriers Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile -- both connected to Sprint -- have announced that they will officially launch the iPhone X on Nov. 10, a week after Apple, Sprint, and many other parties.
Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, announce iPhone X discounts ahead of launch
10/23/2017, 07:10 pm
With just days to go before iPhone X preorders go live, three major U.S. carriers on Monday announced their respective discounts, deals and trade-in incentives for the device, some of which can save buyers up to $350.
Sprint and T-Mobile merger announcement likely postponed to November, report says
10/19/2017, 10:10 pm
Though a long-rumored merger between Sprint and T-Mobile was expected for October, a new report claims the U.S. cellular carriers may push back the announcement until after they reveal respective quarterly earnings.
T-Mobile & Sprint said nearing agreement on merger, could sign deal in October
09/22/2017, 09:09 am
T-Mobile and Sprint are reportedly close to "tentative terms" on a long-rumored merger deal, and could finalize an agreement by the end of October.
Sprint offers free 64GB iPhone 8 after trade-in to lure subscribers
09/18/2017, 02:09 pm
Sprint on Monday launched a promotion offering a free 64-gigabyte iPhone 8 in exchange for trading in an iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S8, or Galaxy Note 8.
U.S. wireless carriers offer only moderate discounts on iPhone 8
09/13/2017, 09:09 pm
Though Apple raised the price floor of its iPhone lineup this year, U.S. carriers are offering only moderate discounts and incentives on iPhone 8 series devices, much less so as compared to last year.
AT&T, Verizon will charge $10 per month for Apple Watch Series 3 cellular data plans [ux2]
09/12/2017, 06:09 pm
Though the Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular hardware costs just $30 more than its predecessor, it will run users an additional $10 per month for mobile data access on America's two largest wireless carriers.
Sprint & SoftBank in 'preliminary conversations' about T-Mobile merger
05/12/2017, 10:05 am
Sprint and its controlling investor -- Japan's SoftBank -- are reportedly in "preliminary conversations" about a merger with T-Mobile U.S., a move that could narrow carrier choices for Apple's U.S. iPhone buyers.
Sprint, T-Mobile merger under consideration again, given change in US regulatory climate
02/17/2017, 04:02 pm
After laying fallow for two and a half years, the proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint may be lurching back to life, given the change in the U.S. government, and a new willingness by SoftBank to cede control of Sprint to the combined company's master.
Head to head: Comparing AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon's 'unlimited' wireless plans for iPhone [u]
02/16/2017, 03:02 pm
All four of the big U.S. wireless providers once again have unlimited plans available to smartphone users. AppleInsider looks into the four, and gives you the data you need to make the best choice possible if you're in the market [updated with latest info].
Sprint buys 33 percent of Tidal, pair teaming to combat Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora
01/23/2017, 09:01 am
Sprint has announced that it has forged a deal for 33 percent ownership of music streaming service Tidal, and as part of the deal, Sprint customers will receive "exclusive artist content" not available anywhere else.
Apple's iPhone leads in JD Power satisfaction survey of US carrier customers
10/20/2016, 11:10 am
In terms of customer satisfaction Apple is the most popular smartphone brand among U.S. carrier subscribers, according to two new J.D. Power studies, though that position isn't absolute.
Jet black is most popular color option among Sprint's high-capacity iPhone 7 preorders
09/15/2016, 03:09 pm
With the iPhone 7 back in black, Apple's new glossy jet black aluminum shade has edged out matte black in preorder sales, at least among 128- and 256-capacity models bought through U.S. carrier Sprint.
AT&T & T-Mobile versions of iPhone 7 likely using Intel modem incompatible with Sprint & Verizon
09/09/2016, 05:09 pm
The iPhone 7 models Apple is selling for AT&T and T-Mobile customers don't support Sprint and Verizon, likely because some of them use an Intel modem that doesn't work with CDMA networks, a report noted on Friday.
Sprint & T-Mobile offer free iPhone 7 with trade-in, Sprint knocks $100 off 256GB model
09/08/2016, 05:09 pm
Looking to lure subscribers, Sprint and T-Mobile each announced special iPhone 7 promotions on Thursday, in both cases including a free 32-gigabyte model after a sufficient trade-in.
Sprint joins chorus of carrier updates, reveals its own unlimited data plan
08/18/2016, 11:08 am
On the heels of other carrier updates, Sprint has also revised its wireless plans, giving two phones unlimited data for $100 per month.
US regulators probe Apple, Google, Verizon & others on security patches
05/09/2016, 03:05 pm
A variety of wireless carriers and smartphone and tablet makers, including Apple, are reportedly being asked by U.S. regulators to explain how they review and push out security updates to their customers.
Sprint promises fix for iPhone LTE woes after iOS 9.3 update
03/31/2016, 08:03 pm
In text messages sent out Thursday, U.S. wireless carrier Sprint said it is working to fix an apparent LTE connectivity issue affecting iPhone users who updated to Apple's iOS 9.3 last week.
How to enable Wi-Fi Calling in iOS 9.3 for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile iPhones
03/23/2016, 12:03 pm
With Monday's release of iOS 9.3, all four major U.S. cellular carriers -- including the latest addition, Verizon -- now support Wi-Fi Calling on Apple devices. Here's how to activate the feature on supporting networks.
Sprint reportedly ends two-year smartphone contract subsidies
01/07/2016, 09:01 pm
According to a purportedly leaked internal document, U.S. wireless carrier Sprint is no longer offering device subsidies on two-year contracts to customers opening new accounts, instead pushing activations toward leasing and installment plans.