"Sprint is proud to provide advanced wireless network services that will allow ECOtality to monitor and manage their Blink Network, " said Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint.

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Its end-to-end platform includes advanced software and network technology, services and systems integration, content security, managed home solutions, and next-gen home devices that deliver rich user experiences.

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For new-wave telecoms firms, it provided a way of reaching the customer with advanced services without having to build a new network.

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