While FastBreak is not an upgrade of Sprint's existing network, it will be able to communicate with older telecommunications networks.

CNN: Sprint unveils high-bandwidth Net access

Humphries seemed to enjoy shushing the Knicks fans who tried to remind him of his fastbreak marriage to Kim Kardashian.

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It is likely that the company will seek to put FastBreak switches in local switching centers, thereby bypassing traditional interconnect agreements.

CNN: Sprint unveils high-bandwidth Net access

Harrell had an alley-oop layin, Smith scored on a fastbreak and Hancock sandwiched two sweet-looking 3-pointers around a layup by Mobley for a 52-44 lead.

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Because users would pay only for what data they send, FastBreak would be cheaper than leasing a line they might not always use to full capacity.

CNN: Sprint unveils high-bandwidth Net access

Sprint will have to seek cooperation from local phone companies, which must provide Sprint access to their customers so that Sprint can link FastBreak directly to existing lines.

CNN: Sprint unveils high-bandwidth Net access

The FastBreak network, which Sprint calls an integrated on-demand network or ION, will let users access the Internet at speeds up to 100 times faster than traditional modems.

CNN: Sprint unveils high-bandwidth Net access