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Exploring partnerships, possibly with Sprint...
(old news - 09:35AM Wednesday Feb 13 2008)
tags: business · wireless · telco · Qwest.net · Sprint Broadband Direct
Qwest already resells Sprint wireless phone and EVDO service as an MVNO. That largely excites nobody, because users can get the same services from Sprint for less money, and Qwest caps the unlimited EVDO service, something Sprint doesn't do. Qwest's CEO is now hinting that this isn't good enough, and the company is looking for partners so that they can get into the wireless broadband business more seriously. Said CEO Edward Mueller yesterday:
"We need a partner for broadband data, we will be looking at everybody including Sprint,” Mueller said. “Our wireless offerings need to be state of the art, need to be right up front with everybody else. We need partners for wireless in business. We are working hard on the partnerships and it’s a big deal on our partnerships."
Mueller's comments are likely a hint that they may try to offer WiMax service in their territory in conjunction with Sprint.

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kapil
The Kapil

join:2000-04-26
Chicago, IL

:-)

"We need partners for wireless in business. We are working hard on the partnerships and it’s a big deal on our partnerships."

Why does he talk like rainman?
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Chewyrobbo

join:2005-04-12
Tacoma, WA

Finally! It's been said.

Stupid Qworst. Ive been saying this for years to people i know who bought Qwest wireless, you're paying more for Sprint service, with less minutes and coverage. They are definitely the Qworst MVNO. I sure wish i lived in FiOS country now. Im using Qworst DSL right now, and they haven't even attempted to upgrade from 1.5. I really dislike this company. Crappy service they overcharge for.
smithers8

join:2007-01-26
Sioux Falls, SD
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Re: Finally! It's been said.

Too expensive? Thanks to my bundle my wife and have a 750 minute plan, nationwide coverage, unlimited n&w, for 52.99 per month...sprint charges 69.99 for 700 minutes.

It's unfortunate the speeds aren't upgraded yet in your area yet, but check your facts on wireless.

dmconwa1

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Actually the coverage is identical and if you're bundling you get a way better deal than Sprint unless you are going through SERO of course. Then that is another story entirely.

Qwest 500 minute message and more plan is $59.99 per month without any bundles and includes sprint power vision with picture mail, unlimited text messaging, free Qwest mobile to mobile, and free nights after 9pm and weekends. That price can be lowered anywhere from $5-$17 dollars per month depending on what other Qwest services you have in your home

Sprint 450 minute plan includes free mobile to mobile and free nights and weekends after 7pm $39.99
Sprint Power Vision Access Plan includes picture mail $15.00
Unlinmited text messaging $10.00
$64.99 total.

I don't know how you can say Qwest wireless is a rip off compared to Sprint.

You have heard that Qwest is in the process of deploying FTTN to increase speeds, right?

We all wish we lived in FiOS country, but even if Verizon was the carrier where you live it would be no guarantee that they would deploy FiOS to you. ROI will determine whether or not your area gets faster speeds.

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Avalon, NJ
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Profit at Qwest Increases by 89%

Qwest doing just fine with their profits.

»www.nytimes.com/2008/02/13/techn···&emc=rss

Now that their finances has been getting better the last couple years, maybe Qwest has some money they can invest in expanding services. And try and catch up with AT&T & Verizon.
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MeKuN

join:2004-07-21
Eugene, OR

Fiber

They are putting fiber in my area.They said 6 months after deployment they will offer 20mb, not sure on upload speeds though.
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