Sprint to start phasing out Nextel network in 2013
AP Technology Writer Sprint Nextel Corp. said it will start phasing out the Nextel part of its network in 2013, a decision that follows near-constant subscriber losses since Sprint bought Nextel in 2005.
Sprint says it will shut down the Nextel network as early as June 30th next year, cutting off service for its characteristic walkie-talkie-like Nextel phones.