Which company merged with Nextel Communications in 2005 to form Sprint Nextel?

Sprint Corporation merged with Nextel Communications in 2005 to form Sprint Nextel.

Sprint was a major long-distance and wireless telecommunications company, while Nextel had built a distinctive nationwide network using push-to-talk technology. Their combination aimed to unite Sprint’s customer base and network assets with Nextel’s business-focused wireless service.

The merger closed in August 2005, and the combined company was headquartered in Reston, Virginia, before later moves. Sprint Nextel retained both brands for a period, although integration proved difficult because the two networks used different technologies.

In 2013, the company changed its name back to Sprint Corporation. SoftBank acquired a controlling interest that year, and Sprint was later merged into T-Mobile US in 2020.