Sprint

What Sprint does

Sprint Corporation was a US wireless telecommunications carrier originally founded in 1899, operating as one of four major nationwide mobile network operators alongside AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Sprint's core business was providing mobile voice, text, and data services over its own cellular network infrastructure, serving both consumer and business customers across North America. The company was publicly traded until April 2020, when T-Mobile US completed its acquisition of Sprint for approximately $26.6 billion in an all-stock transaction, reducing the US wireless market from four major carriers to three. Following the merger, Sprint became a wholly-owned subsidiary of T-Mobile US (itself a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG), and the Sprint brand was retired with customers migrated to T-Mobile network plans.

Sprint's standalone operations are now defunct; the products and services listed in the source data all reference the post-merger T-Mobile portfolio rather than legacy Sprint offerings. The current product surface spans consumer wireless plans (Essentials, Experience More, Experience Beyond), three tiers of 5G fixed wireless home internet (Rely at $35/mo, Amplified at $45/mo, All-In at $55/mo), enterprise bundles including SuperMobile and T-Priority for first responders, T-Satellite connectivity via a Starlink partnership, and embedded features such as Scam Shield. Distribution is omnichannel, comprising national retail stores, the T-Life self-serve app enabling a 15-minute onboarding flow, and partnerships such as DoorDash for same-day home internet gateway delivery.

Sprint had a notable regulatory blemish: the FCC imposed a $12 million fine for unlawfully selling customer location data to third parties without user consent, as part of a broader ~$200 million enforcement sweep against major US carriers. The fine underscores the privacy compliance risks inherent in carrier-scale location data assets. As a legal entity, Sprint persists only as a non-operating subsidiary of T-Mobile US, with no disclosed standalone revenue, headcount, or operating metrics.

Name

Sprint

Legal name

Sprint Corporation

Website

https://t-mobile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Sprint Corporation was a US wireless carrier acquired by T-Mobile US in April 2020 for ~$26.6 billion, after which the Sprint brand was retired and customers migrated to T-Mobile's 5G network, leaving Sprint as a non-operating wholly-owned subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Telecommunications

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Push-to-Talk (PTT) & Walkie-Talkie Apps (BPAMACAI)

Keywords

• Wireless telecommunications
• Mobile network services
• Cellular voice data
• Wireless carrier
• Mobile connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

Sprint Corporation was a U.S. wireless telecommunications carrier offering mobile voice, text, and data services. Following its April 2020 acquisition by T-Mobile US for approximately $26.6 billion, the Sprint brand was retired and customers were migrated to T-Mobile's network. Today, former Sprint customers access a converged connectivity platform spanning 5G mobile wireless, fixed wireless home internet, and satellite coverage (T-Satellite via Starlink) for both consumer and business segments.

Product overview

T-Mobile operates a converged connectivity platform delivering mobile wireless, fixed wireless home internet, and satellite services to consumer and business customers. The consumer wireless portfolio spans multiple plan tiers (Essentials, Experience More, Experience Beyond) providing voice, text, and data services with associated streaming benefits. Home internet offerings include Rely (entry), Amplified (mid-tier with faster speeds), and All-In (premium with Wi-Fi 7, security features, and streaming subscriptions) tiers. T-Satellite provides satellite-based coverage via Starlink partnership for areas outside cellular range. Business services include SuperMobile (unified connectivity and device management), T-Priority for first responders, Business Internet, and IoT solutions. Additional offerings include Scam Shield security, T-Mobile Tuesdays rewards, and membership benefits with travel and streaming perks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T-Mobile 5G Wireless Service Mobile wireless voice and data services utilizing the 5G network with unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data, serving former Sprint customers and the broader U.S. consumer market.
• T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed wireless 5G home internet service providing reliable Wi-Fi with typical download speeds between 170-354 Mbps, available in multiple tiers (Rely, Amplified, All-In) with Wi-Fi 7 gateway options for residential customers.
• T-Satellite Satellite phone service providing texting and select satellite-ready app functionality in most outdoor areas in the U.S. where traditional cellular coverage is unavailable, powered by Starlink partnership.
• T-Mobile for Business Business wireless solutions including Business Performance plans starting at $21/month, Business Internet at $70/month, IoT connectivity, and AI-powered communications via Dialpad for business customers of all sizes.
• SuperMobile Business all-in-one solution bundling connectivity, device management, security, and protection services for enterprise customers.
• T-Priority First responder and public safety focused wireless service with priority network access and dedicated support for emergency services.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• T-Mobile (merged entity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSprint merged with T-Mobile in April 2020 in a $26.5 billion deal. The merger created a stronger competitor to AT&T and Verizon. Sprint's former customers were migrated to T-Mobile's network infrastructure. The combined entity operates under the T-Mobile brand.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Google Fi: Google-operated MVNO offering wireless service across T-Mobile and other networks; comparable as a digital-native wireless service targeting tech-savvy consumer segments with flexible plans.
• Mint Mobile: Digital-first prepaid MVNO acquired by T-Mobile; comparable on lean cost structure, online-first distribution, and value-tier consumer positioning that Sprint's prepaid brands previously targeted.
• Charter Spectrum Mobile: MVNO operated by Charter Communications leveraging its cable broadband base to offer mobile service; comparable in converged bundling strategy and as a cable-adjacent wireless entrant.
• Cricket Wireless: AT&T-owned prepaid wireless brand competing in the same value-tier consumer segment Sprint historically served; comparable as a prepaid-focused wireless provider with national reach.
• Dish Network / Boost Mobile: Wireless provider that acquired Boost Mobile from Sprint as a condition of the T-Mobile/Sprint merger; building a greenfield 5G network. Comparable as a Sprint spinoff competing in prepaid and postpaid consumer mobile segments.
• Comcast Xfinity Mobile: Cable-backed MVNO offering wireless service on Verizon's network bundled with Xfinity broadband; directly comparable on converged home internet + mobile bundling that T-Mobile now pursues with 5G Home Internet.

Broad incumbents

• T-Mobile US: Parent company of Sprint since April 2020; the operating entity whose products (5G wireless, Home Internet, T-Satellite, SuperMobile) are listed in Sprint's data. Comparable as the consolidated platform into which Sprint was integrated.

Regional players

• US Cellular: Regional US wireless carrier focused on rural and mid-market geographies; competes in overlapping consumer mobile and home internet segments but does not match the national footprint of the combined T-Mobile/Sprint entity. Comparable as a smaller-scale wireless operator.

Direct peers

• AT&T: One of three remaining major US wireless carriers after the Sprint/T-Mobile merger; competes head-to-head with the combined T-Mobile/Sprint entity across consumer mobile, 5G home internet, and business services. Directly comparable on coverage, plan structure, and postpaid subscriber base.
• Verizon: The largest US wireless carrier and one of three remaining national carriers post-Sprint merger; competes on 5G coverage, premium plan tiers, and enterprise services with overlapping product portfolio including 5G home internet. Most directly comparable in scale and customer mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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