Established in 1899, Sprint Nextel offers a range of wireless communication services for individuals, businesses and government entities. The company is engaged in the development and deployment of wireless networks. Sprint Nextel serves more than 45 million customers. The company has received the CTIA Emerging Technology Award. Sprint Nextel has alliances with Microsoft, IBM, Nortel, Cisco and Alcatel Lucent. The company sponsors several organizations, such as the National Football League, United States Ski and Snowboard Association and Tony Awards. It additionally provides the AirCard 402 solution, which supports Mac notebook computers and ExpressCard slots. The company s AirCard 402 solution includes a locking card for mobile broadband connectivity.