Tech NEWS >> Sprint to AT&T: You�re doing it wrong

Following the lead set by its chief executive Dan Hesse, Sprint has been one of the most outspoken opponents of AT&T�s proposed $39 billion T-Mobile USA takeover. Hesse said the deal would �stifle innovation� and hurt U.S. wireless subscribers, and Sprint subsequently voiced its concerns formally on numerous occasions. Among AT&T�s main arguments are the deal�s potential to bring high-speed 4G LTE coverage to over 95% of the U.S. population, and the fact that it needs T-Mobile�s spectrum in order to curtail the massive strain on its network.

In a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday, however, Sprint explained that AT&T�s acquisition is not necessary in order for the carrier to alleviate its network woes. Sprint contends that AT&T could increase its network capacity by more than 600% over the next three years simply by putting its current resources to better use. �AT&T could increase its capacity by developing its warehoused spectrum, accelerating its 4G network buildout, and implementing a more efficient network architecture,� Sprint said in a statement.

But AT&T responded immediately by questioning Sprint�s knowledge on the subject considering the carrier outsources the management of its own network to Ericsson. �A company that has outsourced the management of its own network shouldn�t be giving advice to others,� an AT&T spokesman said.