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Kohl tells DoJ and FCC that Verizon spectrum deals may need conditions
Friday, 25 May 2012
The head of the US Senate’s antitrust subcommittee has told antitrust officials that Verizon Wireless’s purchase of wireless spectrum from a consortium of cable television companies has the potential to stifle competition.
UPDATE: FCC demands Verizon documents
Friday, 09 March 2012
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday ordered Verizon Wireless to uncensor documents relating to its deals with cable companies, following requests by companies including T-Mobile and Sprint.
T-Mobile and Sprint push Verizon probe pause
Thursday, 08 March 2012
T-Mobile and Sprint Nextel have asked the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ‘stop the clock’ on its review of Verizon Wireless’s bid to buy US$3.6 billion in wireless spectrum, seeking full disclosure of the deals the company has made with cable operators.
Recent Verizon deals under microscope for antitrust concerns
Thursday, 09 February 2012
A recent string of deals and proposed joint ventures by US telecoms heavyweight Verizon Wireless may draw mixed reactions from antitrust enforcers and other regulators tasked with monitoring the industry.
US telecoms powerhouses lose text message appeal
Premium Article - Thursday, 06 January 2011
The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has upheld a lower court decision allowing a class action lawsuit to proceed against four major telecoms companies over the alleged price fixing of text messages.
AT&T/Centennial gets DoJ approval
Premium Article - Wednesday, 14 October 2009
US telecoms company AT&T has been cleared to acquire rival communications company Centennial, subject to conditions.
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