Update: Looks like those reports were on the money: Sprint just released a statement confirming it is in talks with Softbank about a possible transaction. Find that terse press release embedded below. Continue reading Japan's Softbank in 'advanced talks' to acquire Sprint for more than $12 billion (update: confirmed) Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sprint Japan's Softbank in 'advanced talks' to acquire Sprint for more than $12 billion (update: confirmed) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments