They pulled out of agreements with Ovshinsky after investing in technology that he declared was nearly ready, only to be left with lighter pockets and little in the way of profitable products.

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Dish needs a home for its wireless spectrum, but Sprint isn't looking to be in the declining satellite TV business and it's nearly ready to close its deal with Softbank anyway.

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They can do it from nearly anywhere, be home at the end of their shifts and be ready to fly again anywhere in the world the next day.

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