In response to the announcement from Clearwire and Sprint-Nextel, Commissioner Adelstein released the following statement:

"It's exciting news for consumers that Sprint and Clearwire, together with its investment partners, have announced plans to combine assets to form a new next-generation wireless communications company. I have long pushed for ways to facilitate a “third” broadband channel to provide consumers everywhere the benefits of a competitive, high-quality wireless broadband network. I look forward to hearing more about the potential of this new company to bring new and enhanced mobile broadband services to consumers."