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05-10-2005, 10:34 PM
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Key Messages – Commitment to iDEN
Nextel is committed to providing customers with a superior service experience through the iDEN network:
Nextel customers will be able use their iDEN handsets for years to come, and we plan to continue to operate the iDEN network through at least 2010.
The Nextel National Network is the largest all digital network in the US, covering 262 million people.
Nextel’s network is based on integrated digital enhanced network (iDEN®) always on technology, which provides the fastest and most efficient push to talk (PTT) service (Direct Connect®).
Nextel’s goal is to meet customers’ needs, regardless of technology.
Our merger with Sprint will increase choices and benefits for Nextel and Sprint customers.
New gateway technology and dual-mode handsets are being developed that will link Nextel’s and Sprint’s networks and customers in 2006-2007 timeframe, based on our current estimates of the availability of the technology.
There will be no forced migration to CDMA, rather a natural evolution to a customer mix that includes PTT-centric customers continuing to utilize iDEN, with other customers potentially gravitating towards new advanced features of the next-generation CDMA network (1XEVDO) as customer needs dictate.
The iDEN network is the most cost- efficient national wireless network in operation today, from the perspective of ongoing network management. The new Sprint Nextel will continue to operate both the iDEN and CMDA networks with their different capabilities in ways that maintain customer choice and create shareholder value.
Power of iDEN
Industry Leading Customers: With the highest average revenue per user in the industry at $67 per month and one of the highest loyalty rates (1.5% churn), Nextel has the most valuable customers in the industry. Nextel customers use and stay with Nextel because of the superior experience with the iDEN network. Over 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Nextel.
Superior Push to Talk: Nextel offers the fastest, most efficient walkie-talkie service in the market. Sub-second latency and connection speed help Nextel customers get things Done. There have been more than 110 billion minutes of Direct Connect usage on the Nextel iDEN network since January 1, 2001, and Direct Connect calls increased by more than 20% year over year, comparing 4Q2004 to 4Q2003.
Highest Handset Satisfaction: Nextel’s iDEN handsets garnered the highest ratings in a 2004 independent study for handset satisfaction (Telephia TABs Q4, 2004 Survey). Nextel’s range of handsets is a great fit with the segments we serve.
Advanced Products and Services: With International and Nationwide Direct Connect® walkie-talkie features, Nextel has expanded the reach and power of the push to talk service on iDEN. In addition to walkie-talkie and cellular services, Nextel offers more than 100 business data applications, including industry leading GPS/location-based services and field automation solutions, all on the iDEN platform.
Expanding and Investing in iDEN
Expansion and Enhancement of iDEN Network: Nextel expects to expend over $2 billion in 2005 for the enhancement of the iDEN network, including $1.8 billion in core iDEN network infrastructure and cell sites and $400 million for the development of “gateway” technologies that will connect iDEN and CDMA services and networks. We expect to invest additional sums in 2006 and beyond.
Continuing Supply Agreement with Motorola: On December 16, 2004 Nextel and Motorola announced another extension of our iDEN infrastructure and handset supply agreement. Terms of the existing iDEN infrastructure supply agreement that are being extended include those relating to base station equipment, core network equipment, plus software and hardware maintenance and support services necessary to expand, upgrade and support Nextel’s nationwide iDEN based network.
Introduction of New Handsets: Up to 12 new iDEN handsets are being developed for launch in 2005 alone. These new handsets serve a full range of consumer to business users, including categories such as mobile business, public safety/industrial grade and Boost. New iDEN handsets will include advanced features and functionality.
Delivering Advanced Data Capabilities: Nextel will continue to roll out its new WiDEN data functionality that is designed to increase data rates up to four times faster than current offerings until WiDEN is fully deployed in our network. Building on its push to talk leadership and business market focus, Nextel will utilize this faster speed to expand its data offerings on the iDEN network.
Building a Gateway Between Networks: Nextel continues to invest in developing QChat® and other technologies that are being designed to create interoperability between the iDEN network and other networks based on different technologies. In March 2005, Nextel demonstrated the first ever-interoperable call between an iDEN and CDMA network. Also, Nextel is working with Motorola to develop a dual mode handset to operate on iDEN and CDMA networks.
Commitment to iDEN
Nextel® phones, and all of the new, technologically advanced phones that we introduce this year, will continue to operate on our network for years to come and we plan to continue to operate the iDEN network through at least 2010.
We will honor the terms of your subscriber agreement after Nextel and Sprint merge and we will continue to offer a range of competitive voice and data plans for a variety of needs and budgets.
Our unparalleled Direct Connect® digital walkie-talkie network will continue to expand, enabling our customers to connect coast-to-coast and country-to-country. Instantly.
Merger of Equals with Sprint Corp
New Era in Telecommunications: On December 15, 2004, Nextel announced a merger with Sprint Corporation. This union will create America’s premier communications company, bringing customers compelling new broadband wireless and integrated communications services.
Size & Scale: Sprint Nextel will be the third largest wireless company in the U.S., one of four wireless carriers with a national footprint and an extensive and robust global IP network that will complement and strengthen Sprint Nextel’s wireless networks. The combination of Sprint and Nextel networks will allow Sprint Nextel to expand its coverage and provide better service to its customers. With a combined customer base of more than 44 million wireless subscribers (39.6 million direct and 5 million through affiliates and partners), Sprint Nextel will have the size and scale to compete with Cingular and Verizon.
Increased Customer Choices: Sprint Nextel will be differentiated by providing consumers and businesses more flexibility and choices that enable wireless multi-media, web browsing, messaging, gaming and music while they are on the go, at work or at home.
Sprint Nextel Technology Plan and Timeline
New company will possess robust wireless facilities, including Nextel’s nationwide 800 MHz and 900 MHz iDEN network and Sprint’s nationwide 1.9GHz CDMA voice and data network, including an ongoing nationwide deployment of CDMA 1xEV-DO technology. Following the merger, Sprint Nextel plans to operate both the iDEN and CDMA networks, allowing customers to capitalize on the strengths and features of either network. Operating these networks will create customer choice in a cost effective and efficient way from an operator’s perspective. Sprint’s extensive and robust global IP network will complement and strengthen Sprint Nextel’s wireless networks, yielding cost savings and service quality improvements for the merged company’s customers.
Sprint Nextel will continue to upgrade its CDMA network, including Sprint’s current, ongoing deployment of advanced high speed 1xEV-DO wireless data technology in 2005 and an anticipated move to 1xEV-DO Rev. A in 2006-2008. Over time, we plan to make many of the current features of the iDEN network available on the CDMA network.
For several years, Sprint Nextel will continue to develop and maintain the iDEN network. Going forward, Sprint Nextel will maintain both CDMA and iDEN platforms so that consumers have both choices. Customers who prefer the instant-communication push-to-talk service will be able to choose the iDEN network. Those who are interested in wireless data will be able to choose the CDMA network.
Also, Nextel continues to invest in developing QChat® and other technologies that are being designed to create interoperability between the iDEN network and other networks based on different technologies. In March 2005, Nextel demonstrated the first ever-interoperable call between an iDEN and CDMA network. Also, Nextel is working with Motorola to develop a dual mode handset to operate on iDEN and CDMA networks. Sprint Nextel expects to continue these developments to create interoperability between iDEN and CDMA.
Sprint and Nextel presently anticipate the following post-merger technology plans, based on current assumptions regarding the availability of future technology developments and enhancements and the resources to deploy any future technology:
2005 (upon close of the merger):
Identify and initiate site sharing between Sprint and Nextel
Commence integrating business operations
Continue investment in CDMA and iDEN networks
2006:
Merge operations systems and transport network
Continue site sharing and investing in CDMA and iDEN networks
Begin technical trials of 4G
Develop dual mode handset for use on CDMA and iDEN networks
Continue billing and infrastructure enhancement
2007:
Complete rebanding of 800 MHz by the end of the year
Begin deployment of 4G broadband data by end of the year
Trial VOIP and push to talk on EV*DO Rev A and 4G
Continue site sharing and investing in CDMA and iDEN networks
Key Messages – Commitment to iDEN
Nextel is committed to providing customers with a superior service experience through the iDEN network:
Nextel customers will be able use their iDEN handsets for years to come, and we plan to continue to operate the iDEN network through at least 2010.
The Nextel National Network is the largest all digital network in the US, covering 262 million people.
Nextel’s network is based on integrated digital enhanced network (iDEN®) always on technology, which provides the fastest and most efficient push to talk (PTT) service (Direct Connect®).
Nextel’s goal is to meet customers’ needs, regardless of technology.
Our merger with Sprint will increase choices and benefits for Nextel and Sprint customers.
New gateway technology and dual-mode handsets are being developed that will link Nextel’s and Sprint’s networks and customers in 2006-2007 timeframe, based on our current estimates of the availability of the technology.
There will be no forced migration to CDMA, rather a natural evolution to a customer mix that includes PTT-centric customers continuing to utilize iDEN, with other customers potentially gravitating towards new advanced features of the next-generation CDMA network (1XEVDO) as customer needs dictate.
The iDEN network is the most cost- efficient national wireless network in operation today, from the perspective of ongoing network management. The new Sprint Nextel will continue to operate both the iDEN and CMDA networks with their different capabilities in ways that maintain customer choice and create shareholder value.
Power of iDEN
Industry Leading Customers: With the highest average revenue per user in the industry at $67 per month and one of the highest loyalty rates (1.5% churn), Nextel has the most valuable customers in the industry. Nextel customers use and stay with Nextel because of the superior experience with the iDEN network. Over 95% of Fortune 500 companies use Nextel.
Superior Push to Talk: Nextel offers the fastest, most efficient walkie-talkie service in the market. Sub-second latency and connection speed help Nextel customers get things Done. There have been more than 110 billion minutes of Direct Connect usage on the Nextel iDEN network since January 1, 2001, and Direct Connect calls increased by more than 20% year over year, comparing 4Q2004 to 4Q2003.
Highest Handset Satisfaction: Nextel’s iDEN handsets garnered the highest ratings in a 2004 independent study for handset satisfaction (Telephia TABs Q4, 2004 Survey). Nextel’s range of handsets is a great fit with the segments we serve.
Advanced Products and Services: With International and Nationwide Direct Connect® walkie-talkie features, Nextel has expanded the reach and power of the push to talk service on iDEN. In addition to walkie-talkie and cellular services, Nextel offers more than 100 business data applications, including industry leading GPS/location-based services and field automation solutions, all on the iDEN platform.
Expanding and Investing in iDEN
Expansion and Enhancement of iDEN Network: Nextel expects to expend over $2 billion in 2005 for the enhancement of the iDEN network, including $1.8 billion in core iDEN network infrastructure and cell sites and $400 million for the development of “gateway” technologies that will connect iDEN and CDMA services and networks. We expect to invest additional sums in 2006 and beyond.
Continuing Supply Agreement with Motorola: On December 16, 2004 Nextel and Motorola announced another extension of our iDEN infrastructure and handset supply agreement. Terms of the existing iDEN infrastructure supply agreement that are being extended include those relating to base station equipment, core network equipment, plus software and hardware maintenance and support services necessary to expand, upgrade and support Nextel’s nationwide iDEN based network.
Introduction of New Handsets: Up to 12 new iDEN handsets are being developed for launch in 2005 alone. These new handsets serve a full range of consumer to business users, including categories such as mobile business, public safety/industrial grade and Boost. New iDEN handsets will include advanced features and functionality.
Delivering Advanced Data Capabilities: Nextel will continue to roll out its new WiDEN data functionality that is designed to increase data rates up to four times faster than current offerings until WiDEN is fully deployed in our network. Building on its push to talk leadership and business market focus, Nextel will utilize this faster speed to expand its data offerings on the iDEN network.
Building a Gateway Between Networks: Nextel continues to invest in developing QChat® and other technologies that are being designed to create interoperability between the iDEN network and other networks based on different technologies. In March 2005, Nextel demonstrated the first ever-interoperable call between an iDEN and CDMA network. Also, Nextel is working with Motorola to develop a dual mode handset to operate on iDEN and CDMA networks.
Commitment to iDEN
Nextel® phones, and all of the new, technologically advanced phones that we introduce this year, will continue to operate on our network for years to come and we plan to continue to operate the iDEN network through at least 2010.
We will honor the terms of your subscriber agreement after Nextel and Sprint merge and we will continue to offer a range of competitive voice and data plans for a variety of needs and budgets.
Our unparalleled Direct Connect® digital walkie-talkie network will continue to expand, enabling our customers to connect coast-to-coast and country-to-country. Instantly.
Merger of Equals with Sprint Corp
New Era in Telecommunications: On December 15, 2004, Nextel announced a merger with Sprint Corporation. This union will create America’s premier communications company, bringing customers compelling new broadband wireless and integrated communications services.
Size & Scale: Sprint Nextel will be the third largest wireless company in the U.S., one of four wireless carriers with a national footprint and an extensive and robust global IP network that will complement and strengthen Sprint Nextel’s wireless networks. The combination of Sprint and Nextel networks will allow Sprint Nextel to expand its coverage and provide better service to its customers. With a combined customer base of more than 44 million wireless subscribers (39.6 million direct and 5 million through affiliates and partners), Sprint Nextel will have the size and scale to compete with Cingular and Verizon.
Increased Customer Choices: Sprint Nextel will be differentiated by providing consumers and businesses more flexibility and choices that enable wireless multi-media, web browsing, messaging, gaming and music while they are on the go, at work or at home.
Sprint Nextel Technology Plan and Timeline
New company will possess robust wireless facilities, including Nextel’s nationwide 800 MHz and 900 MHz iDEN network and Sprint’s nationwide 1.9GHz CDMA voice and data network, including an ongoing nationwide deployment of CDMA 1xEV-DO technology. Following the merger, Sprint Nextel plans to operate both the iDEN and CDMA networks, allowing customers to capitalize on the strengths and features of either network. Operating these networks will create customer choice in a cost effective and efficient way from an operator’s perspective. Sprint’s extensive and robust global IP network will complement and strengthen Sprint Nextel’s wireless networks, yielding cost savings and service quality improvements for the merged company’s customers.
Sprint Nextel will continue to upgrade its CDMA network, including Sprint’s current, ongoing deployment of advanced high speed 1xEV-DO wireless data technology in 2005 and an anticipated move to 1xEV-DO Rev. A in 2006-2008. Over time, we plan to make many of the current features of the iDEN network available on the CDMA network.
For several years, Sprint Nextel will continue to develop and maintain the iDEN network. Going forward, Sprint Nextel will maintain both CDMA and iDEN platforms so that consumers have both choices. Customers who prefer the instant-communication push-to-talk service will be able to choose the iDEN network. Those who are interested in wireless data will be able to choose the CDMA network.
Also, Nextel continues to invest in developing QChat® and other technologies that are being designed to create interoperability between the iDEN network and other networks based on different technologies. In March 2005, Nextel demonstrated the first ever-interoperable call between an iDEN and CDMA network. Also, Nextel is working with Motorola to develop a dual mode handset to operate on iDEN and CDMA networks. Sprint Nextel expects to continue these developments to create interoperability between iDEN and CDMA.
Sprint and Nextel presently anticipate the following post-merger technology plans, based on current assumptions regarding the availability of future technology developments and enhancements and the resources to deploy any future technology:
2005 (upon close of the merger):
Identify and initiate site sharing between Sprint and Nextel
Commence integrating business operations
Continue investment in CDMA and iDEN networks
2006:
Merge operations systems and transport network
Continue site sharing and investing in CDMA and iDEN networks
Begin technical trials of 4G
Develop dual mode handset for use on CDMA and iDEN networks
Continue billing and infrastructure enhancement
2007:
Complete rebanding of 800 MHz by the end of the year
Begin deployment of 4G broadband data by end of the year
Trial VOIP and push to talk on EV*DO Rev A and 4G
Continue site sharing and investing in CDMA and iDEN networks