http://gigaom.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:28 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://gigaom.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98945 Andy Abramson Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:15:43 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98945 <p>Actually Sprint has a Windows Mobile Pocket PC made by HTC that packs EvDO and WiFi and it is capable of dual mode services with the right partners in the mix.</p> Actually Sprint has a Windows Mobile Pocket PC made by HTC that packs EvDO and WiFi and it is capable of dual mode services with the right partners in the mix.

]]> http://gigaom.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98942 bdb Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:57:43 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98942 <p>I have certainly heard rumors of a comcast acquisition. It would be quite large, so they are moving forward slowly, as expected. If this is their idea of a competitive offering, they are doomed.</p> I have certainly heard rumors of a comcast acquisition. It would be quite large, so they are moving forward slowly, as expected. If this is their idea of a competitive offering, they are doomed.

]]> http://gigaom.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98936 kdd Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:26:41 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98936 <p>Does Pivot portend the acquisition of Sprint by cable companies, as the stock price of Sprint is getting hit reflecting its lackluster performance while that of cable companies are faring well? Maybe the cable companies will play with the JV more to see whether QPS really sells.</p> Does Pivot portend the acquisition of Sprint by cable companies, as the stock price of Sprint is getting hit reflecting its lackluster performance while that of cable companies are faring well? Maybe the cable companies will play with the JV more to see whether QPS really sells.

]]> http://gigaom.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98939 bdb Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:14:17 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/27/pivot-sprint-and-cables-mobile-brand/#comment-98939 <p>Not only is the pricing completely non-competitive, but they do not offer ANY phones with wifi. I'm not sure that a phone exists with wifi capability and can operate on Sprint's network, but if they were serious about this new channel, you'd think they'd collaborate with the handset mfgs to ensure it was an option for the cable companies. Perhaps this is just another intentional omission by the carriers, but if Sprint ever wants to make it out of the #3 slot, they will have to try some disruptive moves.</p> Not only is the pricing completely non-competitive, but they do not offer ANY phones with wifi. I’m not sure that a phone exists with wifi capability and can operate on Sprint’s network, but if they were serious about this new channel, you’d think they’d collaborate with the handset mfgs to ensure it was an option for the cable companies. Perhaps this is just another intentional omission by the carriers, but if Sprint ever wants to make it out of the #3 slot, they will have to try some disruptive moves.

]]>