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- 08-04-2003, 10:22 AM #1Bill RadioGuest
From CBS Marketswatch:
"Last Update: 11:29 AM ET Aug 4, 2003
CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Qwest and Sprint said early Monday that they'd
signed a wholesale agreement allowing the former to offer countrywide
wireless voice and data services to business customers across the United
States and to new and existing customers in a 14-state local service
region.
Shares of Qwest (Q: news) climbed 18 cents, or 5 percent, to $3.97 in
recent action, while Sprint (FON: news) rose 17 cents to $14.24 and
Sprint PCS (PCS: news) shares were up 5 cents at $6.10.
Sprint becomes the exclusive third-party wireless-services provider to
Qwest, under the terms of the deal, according to a news release. Qwest
is to offer the wireless data service PCS Vision from Sprint.
"This agreement," according to Qwest Chairman Richard Notebaert, "allows
us to provide customers with nationwide wireless service and the
convenience of Qwest's integrated land-line to wireless features.
"In addition, Sprint's cutting-edge wireless data applications make our
comprehensive package of telecommunications services one of the most
compelling combinations available."
Qwest and Sprint plan to move Qwest wireless customers, as well as new
Qwest subscribers, to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network by next year."
-Bill Radio
Western U.S. Wireless Reviews & Ratings:
http://www.MountainWireless.com
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- 08-04-2003, 10:57 AM #2Thomas T. VeldhouseGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
This almost sounds like a buyout by Sprint ....
Tom Veldhouse
"Bill Radio" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> From CBS Marketswatch:
>
> "Last Update: 11:29 AM ET Aug 4, 2003
>
> CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Qwest and Sprint said early Monday that they'd
> signed a wholesale agreement allowing the former to offer countrywide
> wireless voice and data services to business customers across the United
> States and to new and existing customers in a 14-state local service
> region.
>
> Shares of Qwest (Q: news) climbed 18 cents, or 5 percent, to $3.97 in
> recent action, while Sprint (FON: news) rose 17 cents to $14.24 and
> Sprint PCS (PCS: news) shares were up 5 cents at $6.10.
>
> Sprint becomes the exclusive third-party wireless-services provider to
> Qwest, under the terms of the deal, according to a news release. Qwest
> is to offer the wireless data service PCS Vision from Sprint.
>
> "This agreement," according to Qwest Chairman Richard Notebaert, "allows
> us to provide customers with nationwide wireless service and the
> convenience of Qwest's integrated land-line to wireless features.
>
> "In addition, Sprint's cutting-edge wireless data applications make our
> comprehensive package of telecommunications services one of the most
> compelling combinations available."
>
> Qwest and Sprint plan to move Qwest wireless customers, as well as new
> Qwest subscribers, to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network by next year."
>
> -Bill Radio
>
> Western U.S. Wireless Reviews & Ratings:
> http://www.MountainWireless.com
>
> [posted via phonescoop.com - free web access to the alt.cellular groups]
- 08-04-2003, 11:02 AM #3Bob SmithGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:
> This almost sounds like a buyout by Sprint ....
>
> Tom Veldhouse
Not a buyout, but certainly more income of SPCS, which is a good thing ...
Bob
- 08-04-2003, 11:34 AM #4Jerome ZelinskeGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
It sounds like qwest is Sprint PCS' newest affiliate.
What are "integrated land line to wireless features"?
Bill Radio wrote:
> From CBS Marketswatch:
>
> "Last Update: 11:29 AM ET Aug 4, 2003
>
> CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Qwest and Sprint said early Monday that they'd
> signed a wholesale agreement allowing the former to offer countrywide
> wireless voice and data services to business customers across the United
> States and to new and existing customers in a 14-state local service
> region.
>
> Shares of Qwest (Q: news) climbed 18 cents, or 5 percent, to $3.97 in
> recent action, while Sprint (FON: news) rose 17 cents to $14.24 and
> Sprint PCS (PCS: news) shares were up 5 cents at $6.10.
>
> Sprint becomes the exclusive third-party wireless-services provider to
> Qwest, under the terms of the deal, according to a news release. Qwest
> is to offer the wireless data service PCS Vision from Sprint.
>
> "This agreement," according to Qwest Chairman Richard Notebaert, "allows
> us to provide customers with nationwide wireless service and the
> convenience of Qwest's integrated land-line to wireless features.
>
> "In addition, Sprint's cutting-edge wireless data applications make our
> comprehensive package of telecommunications services one of the most
> compelling combinations available."
>
> Qwest and Sprint plan to move Qwest wireless customers, as well as new
> Qwest subscribers, to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network by next year."
>
> -Bill Radio
>
> Western U.S. Wireless Reviews & Ratings:
> http://www.MountainWireless.com
>
> [posted via phonescoop.com - free web access to the alt.cellular groups]
- 08-04-2003, 12:08 PM #5Thomas T. VeldhouseGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
"Bob Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:
> > This almost sounds like a buyout by Sprint ....
> >
> > Tom Veldhouse
>
> Not a buyout, but certainly more income of SPCS, which is a good thing ...
>
> Bob
>
>
It appears similar to MSN taking over residential QWest.Net customers. They
indeed sold the accounts. Since they are moving business customers to
Sprint as well as residential (new and current) within a specific timeframe,
that pretty much leaves no QWest only customers remaining. That seems like
a transition to a buyout if not an actual buyout.
Tom Veldhouse
- 08-04-2003, 12:09 PM #6Thomas T. VeldhouseGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
"Jerome Zelinske" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> It sounds like qwest is Sprint PCS' newest affiliate.
> What are "integrated land line to wireless features"?
>
They want to sell landlines and wireless as a package. Further, they are
likely to share voicemail and perhaps a few other features.
Tom Veldhouse
- 08-04-2003, 01:13 PM #7Bill RadioGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
Jerome,
Qwest can program your home or business phone to look for your wireless
phone first, then ring the wireline phone if your wireless phone is not
on. It works very well.
While some wireline/wireless carriers (Verizon & SBC) could do this,
they don't. It's about the only Qwest exclusive they have, and it's
very effective in keeping customers.
-Bill Radio
Western U.S. Wireless Reviews & Ratings:
http://www.MountainWireless.com
Jerome Zelinske <[email protected]> wrote in article
<
> What are "integrated land line to wireless features"?
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- 08-04-2003, 01:21 PM #8Bill RadioGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
I believe it is more like the Virgin/Sprint deal. Qwest will control
sales, billing and support, and will rent use on the Sprint network.
Like you said, it's all about 'bundling'. Qwest wants to bundle all
services to their customers in their 14 states, AND their business
customers across the country. They just agreed to sell satellite TV
service as well.
One stop shopping? Not for me...unless there are BIOG discounts!
-Bill Radio
Western U.S. Wireless Reviews & Ratings:
http://www.MountainWireless.com
"Thomas T. Veldhouse" <[email protected]> wrote in article
<[email protected]>:
>
>
> It appears similar to MSN taking over residential QWest.Net customers. They
> indeed sold the accounts. Since they are moving business customers to
> Sprint as well as residential (new and current) within a specific timeframe,
> that pretty much leaves no QWest only customers remaining. That seems like
> a transition to a buyout if not an actual buyout.
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- 08-04-2003, 01:28 PM #9Steve L.Guest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
The additional customers on SPCS is a bad thing for us.
"Bob Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:
> > This almost sounds like a buyout by Sprint ....
> >
> > Tom Veldhouse
>
> Not a buyout, but certainly more income of SPCS, which is a good thing ...
>
> Bob
>
>
- 08-04-2003, 01:33 PM #10Thomas T. VeldhouseGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
Unless Sprint is able to use QWest towers for additional capacity. They
will essentially double spectrum in some areas if that is the case.
Tom Veldhouse
"Steve L." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The additional customers on SPCS is a bad thing for us.
>
> "Bob Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:
> > > This almost sounds like a buyout by Sprint ....
> > >
> > > Tom Veldhouse
> >
> > Not a buyout, but certainly more income of SPCS, which is a good thing
....
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
>
>
- 08-04-2003, 02:27 PM #11Larry ThomasGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
Here's a couple of things I'm wondering about. Will Sprint have the
capacity to handle all these new Qwest customers coming on to their
network? What are they going to do with their existing cell sites and
equipment which they'll no longer need? I'm guessing that Sprint won't
benefit by these in any way? It would be nice if some of that spectrum
could be sold to Sprint (or their affiliates) to make the network even
stronger in some areas where Qwest might have better coverage.
--
-Larry
Sprint user since 1997
[email protected] (Bill Radio) wrote in article
<[email protected]>:
> I believe it is more like the Virgin/Sprint deal. Qwest will control
> sales, billing and support, and will rent use on the Sprint network.
>
> Like you said, it's all about 'bundling'. Qwest wants to bundle all
> services to their customers in their 14 states, AND their business
> customers across the country. They just agreed to sell satellite TV
> service as well.
>
> One stop shopping? Not for me...unless there are BIOG discounts!
>
> -Bill Radio
>
> Western U.S. Wireless Reviews & Ratings:
> http://www.MountainWireless.com
>
>
> "Thomas T. Veldhouse" <[email protected]> wrote in article
> <[email protected]>:
> >
> >
> > It appears similar to MSN taking over residential QWest.Net customers. They
> > indeed sold the accounts. Since they are moving business customers to
> > Sprint as well as residential (new and current) within a specific timeframe,
> > that pretty much leaves no QWest only customers remaining. That seems like
> > a transition to a buyout if not an actual buyout.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [posted via phonescoop.com - free web access to the alt.cellular groups]
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- 08-04-2003, 02:28 PM #12Larry ThomasGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
That's what I was hoping for. If this doesn't happen then capacity might
start to suffer during peak use times.
--
-Larry
Sprint user since 1997
"Thomas T. Veldhouse" <[email protected]> wrote in article
<[email protected]>:
> Unless Sprint is able to use QWest towers for additional capacity. They
> will essentially double spectrum in some areas if that is the case.
>
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- 08-04-2003, 02:44 PM #13Bob SmithGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:
> Unless Sprint is able to use QWest towers for additional capacity.
> They will essentially double spectrum in some areas if that is the
> case.
>
> Tom Veldhouse
I'm betting that's exactly what they will be doing ... Doubt whether it
would double it though. I'm sure that Paul knows how much spectrum /
bandwidth is available in each market.
Bob
- 08-04-2003, 03:16 PM #14Larry ThomasGuest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
Nothing seems to indicate that will happen though Bob.
--
-Larry
Sprint user since 1997
"Bob Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in >
> I'm betting that's exactly what they will be doing ... Doubt whether it
> would double it though. I'm sure that Paul knows how much spectrum /
> bandwidth is available in each market.
>
> Bob
>
>
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- 08-04-2003, 03:57 PM #15Dan W.Guest
Re: Qwest Customers to use Sprint Network
The way i read it, Quest will dump all it's customers into Sprint, thus
giving Quest the opportunity to sell their spectrum.
--
Dan W.
North Texas
hominid7 "AT" hotmail "DOT" com
Provider: ATTWS-TDMA
"Bob Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in article
<[email protected]>:
> Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:
> > Unless Sprint is able to use QWest towers for additional capacity.
> > They will essentially double spectrum in some areas if that is the
> > case.
> >
> > Tom Veldhouse
>
> I'm betting that's exactly what they will be doing ... Doubt whether it
> would double it though. I'm sure that Paul knows how much spectrum /
> bandwidth is available in each market.
>
> Bob
>
>
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