(b) On October 22, 2008, Ralph V. Whitworth sent a letter to James H. Hance, Jr., the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sprint Nextel Corporation ("Sprint Nextel"), stating that, because of the need to turn his attention to other business matters, he has decided to resign from the Board of Directors effective October 23, 2008. In his letter, Mr. Whitworth conveyed to the members of the Sprint Nextel Board his best regards and appreciation for the opportunity to have served with them.

(d) On October 23, 2008, the Board of Directors of Sprint Nextel appointed a new independent director, Sven-Christer Nilsson, with the appointment to be effective as of November 10, 2008. The Board will determine what Committees Mr. Nilsson will serve on once his appointment is effective.

A copy of the press release issued by Sprint Nextel on October 24, 2008 announcing the appointment of Mr. Nilsson and the resignation of Mr. Whitworth is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this report:

Exhibit No.        Description

99.1               Press Release Announcing Mr. Nilsson's Appointment to and
                   Mr. Whitworth's Resignation from Sprint Nextel's Board
                   of Directors