As part of an overall organizational restructuring, Sprint Nextel will be slashing a small number of high level jobs. The #3 wireless carrier announced in January that they would be making some changes at the senior executive level. The number of positions affected will be no more than 100, and will go into effect in March.The reduction in workforce is aimed at streamlining the business and putting resources into supporting its network and iPhone program. It was widely reported that when Sprint was betting the farm on the iPhone launch. [Source: AllThingsD]
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