Sprint May Outsource Network Operations to Ericsson
May 3, 2009, 9:14 PM by Eric M. Zeman
Sprint is currently in negotiations with Ericsson over the outsourcing of its cellular network. Once a deal is struck, Ericsson would gain 5,000 to 7,000 current Sprint employees, and would then be responsible for managing and maintaining the thousands of towers that make up Sprint's cellular network. Sprint would retain ownership of the towers, and would be responsible for making capital investments in new towers. The move is meant to cut costs and free up capital for Sprint. No final announcements have been made, but the Wall Street Journal believes the deal would amount to about $2 billion, which Sprint would pay over a period of several years. It also reports that Sprint could save up to 20% of the operating costs for its network. Lay-offs would likely be involved.
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Sprint needs to start over
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andy2373 said:
That's funny. 🤣
It's funny because it's sad.
How exactly will this save money for Sprint?
I have yet to see an outsourcing arrangement that actually saved money in the long run. A lot of rah-rah talk by the executives, which the clueless media and stockholders actually believe, but no proof of genuine savings due to outsourcing has ever been shown with legitimate accounting methods.
Might save a few bucks in the first year or two, if that, because the contract firm does a low-ball bid to get their foot in the door. A short time later it ends up costing MORE because the original company has to go back and fix all of the problems brought on by the outsourcing contractor company not knowing what they are doing. Not to mention the loss of reputa...
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Multi-Tasker said:
Didn't Sprint sell alot of their towers off already?
Yeah, but they are in hot water, so they're doing it again.
Sprint should become an MVNO
Wonderful place to work
Sprint has actually made some MAJOR changes
Ever since Dan Hesse became CEO things have been more focoused on customer satisfaction. Sprint has the lowest wait time when calling to customer service recognised by jd power and associates. Also Sprint ranked first in call quality performance in the southwest region and west region by jd. Sprint rolled out the first 4g network. Sprint was the E-Tech winner. Also phones like the instinct and the palm pre ctia best in show. The best deal in wireless with the 99.99 simply everything plan..that comes with literally everything. unlike att verizon ant t...
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sprintisbetter said:...
Sprint has no one to blame for its low reputation. Although they have a long way to change the perception of the consumer. Sprint has made some major changes and should be given more credit.
Ever since Dan
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Everyone please read the article!