SEC Form 3
FORM 3 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Wunsch Charles R
(Last) (First) (Middle)
6200 SPRINT PARKWAY
(Street)
OVERLAND PARK KS 66251
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
10/13/2008 		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SPRINT NEXTEL CORP [ S ]
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
General Counsel & Corp Secy
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock 41,648(1) D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (2) 02/27/2017 Common Stock 26,613 $18.78 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (3) 03/26/2018 Common Stock 16,940 $6.52 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (4) 02/08/2009 Common Stock 971 $61.25 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (4) 12/08/2008 Common Stock 492 $92.03 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (4) 02/08/2009 Common Stock 1,395 $92.03 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (5) 01/03/2010 Common Stock 10,955 $20.02 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (5) 08/07/2010 Common Stock 1,096 $20.02 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (5) 02/08/2010 Common Stock 376 $44.89 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (5) 08/07/2010 Common Stock 1,095 $44.89 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (5) 01/03/2010 Common Stock 2,738 $44.89 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (5) 01/24/2010 Common Stock 2,464 $44.89 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) (6) 02/08/2015 Common Stock 11,725 $22.2 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (7) 02/07/2016 Common Stock 23,056 $20.72 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (8) 02/08/2009 Common Stock 2,410 $35.59 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (8) 02/08/2009 Common Stock 218 $35.59 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (8) 02/08/2009 Common Stock 9,037 $28.47 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (8) 02/08/2009 Common Stock 6,364 $28.47 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (5) 05/11/2011 Common Stock 1,999 $20.02 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (5) 05/11/2011 Common Stock 3,998 $44.89 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (5) 05/11/2011 Common Stock 2,322 $44.89 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (9) 02/11/2012 Common Stock 2,601 $22.64 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (10) 02/19/2012 Common Stock 2,820 $11.84 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (10) 02/19/2012 Common Stock 2,819 $16.25 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (11) 03/27/2013 Common Stock 8,215 $10.76 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (11) 03/27/2013 Common Stock 2,708 $7.9 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (12) 02/10/2014 Common Stock 9,092 $16.38 D
Non-Qualified Stock Option(right to buy) (12) 02/10/2014 Common Stock 4,546 $16.64 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 38,683 restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.
2. These options were granted on February 27, 2007 and vest ratably on February 27, 2008, February 27, 2009 and February 27, 2010.
3. These options were granted on March 26, 2008 and vest ratably in equal amounts on February 11, 2009, February 11, 2010 and February 11, 2011.
4. These options were granted on December 31, 1999 and are fully vested.
5. These options were granted on May 11, 2001 and are fully vested.
6. These options were granted on February 8, 2005 and vest ratably on February 8, 2006, February 8, 2007, February 8, 2008 and February 8, 2009.
7. These options were granted on February 7, 2006 and vest ratably on February 7, 2007, February 7, 2008 and February 7, 2009.
8. These options were granted on February 8, 1999 and are fully vested.
9. These options were granted on February 11, 2002 and are fully vested.
10. These options were granted on February 19, 2002 and are fully vested.
11. These options were granted on March 27, 2003 and are fully vested.
12. These options were granted on February 10, 2004 and are fully vested.
Remarks:
/s/ Stefan K. Schnopp Attorney-in-Fact 10/22/2008
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