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Dixons Carphone to expand into US with Sprint link-up

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By Stephen Lepitak | -

July 2, 2015 | 2 min read

Dixons Carphone is to expand into the US having agreed a deal with Sprint Corporation through its Connected World Services Division (CWS).

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The US mobile network operation, Sprint, has nearly 60 million customers and will open 20 own-branded stores across the country, which will initially see Dixons Carphone supply mobile phone retail expertise and knowledge.

Should the first phase prove a success, a equal investment will see a rollout of up to 500 stores, with Dixons Carphone set to spend up to $32m in order to take a 50 per cent stake in the venture. It will also provide support across the whole Sprint infrastructure, it has said.

Andrew Harrison, Dixons Carphone deputy group chief executive and CEO of the Connected World Services division, said: "We are delighted to be working with Sprint and to be a part of a transformation in their business that is already making impressive headway. This is a very exciting venture for us, and is a significant step in growing our CWS business in the US. We bring specialist knowledge and skills to this partnership and will be looking to deliver innovation and outstanding customer service under the Sprint brand."

Marcelo Claure, chief executive of Sprint, added: "We are excited to partner with Dixons Carphone and to leverage all their know-how as one of the world's leading wireless retailers to benefit Sprint and its customers. We are committed to offering the best customer experience when buying wireless products and services"

The merger between Dixons and Carphone Warehouse was only completed last August at a value of £3.7bn.

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