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• 2 weeks, 2 lawsuits; Sprint Nextel unit sues Nextel Partners again.(News)

  - 2005-10-24

  Byline: DAN MEYER Sprint Nextel Corp.'s Nextel WIP Corp. subsidiary filed its second lawsuit in as many weeks against network affiliate Nextel Partners Inc. as part of its ongoing attempts to set a price for Sprint Nextel's expected acquisition of Nextel...

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• Nextel Partners Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Nextel Communications in Delaware Chancery Court

  - 2005-10-10

  KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Nextel Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTP) today issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed against Nextel Partners in Delaware Chancery Court on October 7, 2005, by Nextel Communications, Inc. and its subsidiary, Nextel WIP Corp.:We believe that Nextel's lawsuit has no merit and is just one more...

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• Nextel Partners CFO to Present at Investor Conference; Nextel Partners on Track to Achieve 2005 Guidance

  - 2005-09-19

  KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Nextel Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTP) announced that Barry Rowan, Nextel Partners' Executive Vice President and CFO, is scheduled to present at the Jefferies Communications and Media Conference on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 8:10 am ET. In his remarks he will discuss the company's solid operational performance and...

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• NEXTEL LAUNCHES MOTOROLA I850 CAMERA PHONE.

  - 2005-09-01

  Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) have launched the Motorola i850, a feature-rich camera phone that combines enhanced communication features with a compact, sleek design. In addition to Nextel's Nationwide Direct Connect and International Direct Connect services that allow instant coast-to-coast...

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• Nextel Partners takes Nextel to court over brand.(News)

  - 2005-07-11

  Byline: DAN MEYER Sprint Corp.'s pending acquisition of Nextel Communications Inc. was thrown another curve last week as Nextel affiliate Nextel Partners Inc. sent a notice to Nextel claiming the deal and recently announced branding campaign would violate their current joint-venture ...

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• Nextel Partners' appraisal might take 4 months.(News)

  - 2005-07-04

  Byline: DAN MEYER Nextel Communications Inc., which is in the process of being acquired by Sprint Corp., reported in a government filing that the appraisal process associated with affiliate Nextel Partners Inc.'s put option that will be triggered following the acquisition...

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• Sprint-Nextel communication faces opposition

  - 2005-07-01

  Nextel Partners Inc., the affiliate of Nextel Communications Inc., has expressed its opposition to the merger of Nextel Communications and Sprint Corp. According to Nextel Partners, the deal valued at $36 billion violates the joint venture agreement between the two companies. Nextel Partners has indicated that it does not intend...

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• Nextel Launches the Motorola i355: Full Featured Rugged Phone Provides Five Ways to Stay Connected

  - 2005-05-11

  RESTON, Va. & PLANTATION, Fla. -- Moderately Priced Phone Features Nextel's Group ConnectSM To Help Groups Communicate Even in Harsh Outdoor Environments Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced the Motorola i355, an affordable rugged phone that delivers five distinct ways to stay connected. In addition,...

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• Management changes at Nextel.(BUSINESS)(APPOINTMENTS)(Brief Article)

  - 2005-05-01

  In major management changes announced by Nextel Partners Inc., the company has appointed Jim Ryder as the COO. He was earlier the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. His responsibilities will now include sales, marketing, and people development. He has been with the company since 2000....

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• Nextel Partners focuses on businesses

  - 2005-03-04

  SYRACUSE - Kevin McKenzie, general manager for Nextel Partners' Central New York Region, chats with The Central New York Business Journal about how businesses use Nextel Partners' services, the company's growth, and where the wireless business is goingWhat are the benefits you offer business customers? Nextel Partners (NASDAQ: NXTP) says...

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