Sprint Continues Network Vision Progress; Selects Vendors to Decommission the iDEN Network

Sprint S announced today that it has signed agreements with Goodman Networks, Overland Contracting, Inc., a construction affiliate of Black & Veatch, Pyramid Network Services LLC and WesTower Communications Inc. to decommission the company's iDEN network. Under the terms of the deals, these suppliers will negotiate lease termination agreements, restore cell site compounds and remove Sprint network equipment for re-use or recycling. Sprint recently announced that it plans to cease service on the iDEN Nextel National Network as early as June 30, 2013, which marks another major milestone on the path to completing the Sprint Network Vision plan. Network Vision is a multi-year initiative to provide an enhanced network experience by improving voice quality and providing faster data speeds. While it creates network flexibility and reduces operating costs.