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    4 Reasons Why Sprint Nextel Deserves the Call From Investors

    Thu, 05/13/2010 - 05:38 EDT - Seeking Alpha
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    Thoughts Worth Thinking submits: The best turnaround investing opportunities can occur when a number of factors suggest the prospect of increased value. For that reason, it’s my opinion that investors should consider the case for Sprint Nextel (S).First, sentiment is growing that while Sprint’s network is not yet on par with U.S. quality leader Verizon (VZ), it is significantly improved, keeping Sprint’s reputation solidly above quality laggard AT&T (T).1Second, Sprint is developing its business for prepaid phones. 2 While pre-paid phones are not the “be-all end-all" of the mobile phone marketplace, this is an interesting development. Aside from being profitable, the pre-paid market could be a feeder for traditional contract customers through a pipeline of younger users and people who will get a regular plan when they get on their feet as the recession subsides.Complete Story »

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