Sprint Nextel
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Sprint Nextel is now a combined company that offers wireless service under two distinct brands.
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Following a 2005 merger Sprint Nextel is now the third largest wireless carrier and the second largest CDMA carrier in ... Expand full review
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Following a 2005 merger Sprint Nextel is now the third largest wireless carrier and the second largest CDMA carrier in the United States. The company is retaining separate Sprint and Nextel brands for the time being. Sprint began wireless service under its brand in 1995, and Nextel was founded in 1987.
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"I love Sprint because I like Verizon & Alltel" By MEGAmanJILL
Pros Giant network! Free roaming! F&F plans! Fair web usage price!
Cons Not a thing!
Summary Ok, I know this is a Sprint review and some are going to flam me for saying I like Verizon but I do. But! I love Sprint. Let me explain. Sprint has free roaming. 100 precent free voice and web roaming. at home i can set my phone to roam ... Expand full review
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