Sprint/Nextel
Formally two well known telecommunications companies, Sprint-Nextel joined their knowledge bases together in a merger in 2005.
Nextel, originally a radio dispatch company, pioneered the mobile technology push-to-talk because of its knowledge of two way radios. Eventually going head to head with Verizon regarding advertising of the push-to-talk features, Nextel's longevity in the marketplace won out as Verizon's version of the phone technology got poor reviews.
Morgan O'Brien founded Fleet Net in 1987, which changed names to Nextel in 1993. It became a 'nationwide force' mobile and cell phone communications industry.
Nextel's unique Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) band set it apart from other mobile and phone companies.
The Java™ phone, Java being a key system used to develop mobile and cell phone games, was introduced to the market first by Nextel in 2001.
Sprint, named either as an acronym to the Southern Pacific Railroad Information NeTwork or in by secretary Susan Guehrig as part of a contest, it has become one of the leading telecommunications companies in the United States. It merged with Nextel in 2005.
Long known as the fierce competitor in the long distance market, it succeeded in creating the first 100% digital fiber-optic network in 1986. Its innovative data packet was the world's third largest in 1980 when it was developed.
In the 1990s, it was clear leader in voice and data services. It began developing wireless capabilities, for mobile and cell phones, seeing the changes in the marketplace in the future. It's mobile and cell phone strategy went even further as they built the only nation wide PCS network in the U.S.
Sprint took part in massive development of telecommunications, specifically wireless applications, such as games, and mobile solutions for customers.
There are still growing pains between the two mobile companies, especially regarding the push-to-talk technology. With different systems in place, these two phone carrier companies are working together to try and get all of their users on the same services in 2008.
Sprint-Nextel has also won the prestigious position of being a premier sponsor for NASCAR races, having the Nextel Cup since 2004. The competition to be named NASCAR Sprint Cup in 2008, following in line with the company's plan to phase out the Nextel name by 2010.
Many Sprint-Nextel phones come with phone games already installed. The company also allows you to download mobile and phone games. Users are also able to purchase the games directly from their phones.
