Tags: Sprint
Japan’s SoftBank embarking on its biggest repurchase of $4.4 billion
The Japanese telecom giant, SoftBank, has announced buyback of shares amounting to $4.4 billion, its biggest repurchase ever. This move is a desperate attempt by the company to regain its footing after its shares plunged to an all-time low following the company's overseas investment in US mobile operator, Sprint.
Standard & Poor's Demoted Sprint's Credit Rating on Tuesday
S&P rating service on Tuesday downgraded Sprint credit to B, citing a challenging environment for the wireless industry. Morningstar and Moody have also demoted Spring credit rating.
Sprint's Vice President of Product leaves after 25 years of Service
Sprint - the 4th biggest Telco in US - has been taking steps to cut its costs since it first revealed its costs cutting plan in November 2015 to as much as $2.5bil. The latest move saw Sprint's product head leaving after 25 years of service. The reason for his leaving whether it was related to costs cutting measure or something else is still unclear. Sprint praised Owen for his contribution that helped Sprint succeed and evolve into the wireless company it is today. Sprint extended gratitude for all that he has done and wished him best of luck and continued success in future endeavors. CEO Marcelo Claure has indicated more layoffs are in the offing in the coming months. CFO Tarek Robbiate made statement to effect that no one was safe where costs was concerned.
LG G4 Under Sprint Now Receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update
The LG's current flagship G4 is now being upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It was in mid-October when LG Electronics started rolling out the Android 6.