“Microsoft is negotiating distribution deals with Sprint
PCS, AirTouch and others to boost its technology in the rapidly
expanding market for wireless devices, according to an email
received by CNET News.com.
A ‘major deal’ with British Telecom and AT&T also is in the
works, according to the email, which was inadvertently sent to a
CNET editor late today.
“We’re in discussions for a major deal with these companies,”
the email said, referring to British Telecom and AT&T. ‘This is
still highly confidential.’ The email did not provide details, but
investments were not mentioned.”