According to Phonescoop.com, Comcast, along with the other cable providers, have just pulled out from their Joint Venture with Sprint, so your assumption about this having something to do with Sprint, may be wrong.
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According to Phonescoop.com, Comcast, along with the other cable providers, have just pulled out from their Joint Venture with Sprint, so your assumption about this having something to do with Sprint, may be wrong.