Every other week, it seems that Sprint (S) makes a head scratching move. The domestic wireless provider went from a focus on having the fastest network after the purchase of Clearwire to now a relentless focus on cutting costs. Only one big problem to that plan is that the best customers want the best data network and not the cheapest. Sprint has spent the last year since CEO Marcelo Claure took over heading in the wrong direction. According to Re/Code, Sprint plans a radical overhaul of its network in order to save $1 billion. The deal apparently involves relocating space on cell towers from leased space on Crown Castle (CCI) and American Tower (AMT) to government-owned properties. In theory, the move makes sense to use cheaper tower space, but the actual moving of towers and changing service could quickly backfire if the change doesn't improve service. Especially considering, the language used in the article suggests a cheaper alternative and not a better one. The article also suggest that Sprint wants to avoid backhual charges from AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ), but the information isn't clear on how the new towers will handle wireless traffic from the cell towers. Somebody has to carry that traffic. Wells Fargo Securities analyst Jennifer Fritzche calls the move a big risk by Sprint. The stock dropped 10% on Friday and remains one to avoid as the company does everything possible to destroy the stock. Also, Crown Castle and American Tower will take hits if Sprint is successful in moving service to cheaper alternatives. $S, Sprint Corporation / 1440