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RSS sprint ipNortel and Sprint give billion-dollar boost to internet telephony
News US telco Sprint has inked a deal with Nortel Networks worth $1.1bn to change its entire customer base from circuit switched services to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). The two companies insist that Sprint will make big cost savings by using... [05 Nov 2001]
Verisign puts a billion on Illuminet
News Illuminet provides network services such as caller ID and connects voice calls between major US carriers such as AT&T, Sprint and Cable & Wireless. The acquisition of the Washington-based company, which provides network services to telecoms... [24 Sep 2001]
Sprint makes a dash for Europe and Asia
News Sprint plans to connect key business centres in Europe with a 10Gbps backbone and already offers internet-based communication from its European headquarters in London. Sprint posted a 76 per cent drop in fourth-quarter profits for 2000 and warned... [06 Feb 2001]
STA Travel bets on Worldcom for $12m network
News We've seen AT&T and Sprint actively pursuing WorldCom customers this week and if customers do start defecting, it may create a problem where WorldCom has to file for Chapter 11. Funk said it is unlikely that customers would leave WorldCom as it... [13 May 2000]
Telecom 99: 3Com details strategy for wireless networking
News Although 3Com's expertise in this area is with CDMA cellular and PCS operators such as Sprint PCS, the company claims it will be able to supply GSM operators upgrading or building out new networks. Ali also reiterated the company's carrier strategy... [12 Oct 1999]
Global One launches key IP service
News Global One is a joint venture with Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom and Sprint. Global One has this week unveiled a key product in its IP (Internet Protocol) services range designed to enable IP applications to function over a Virtual Private... [04 Aug 1999]
AT&T/BT mega-merger gets EC green light
News The joint venture between the two telcos will go up against the international operations of MCI WorldCom and Global One (made up of Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom and Sprint in the US). In addition to integrating legacy networks, AT&T and BT... [31 Mar 1999]
C&W picks up $300m US contract
News C&W won the contract over telcos including France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and Sprint. C&W will provide a data-over-IP network and voice-only VPN (virtual private network) services in over 40 countries. [15 Oct 1998]
