VENTURE CAPITAL POST

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Verizon's to buyout of Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless for USD130 billion, giving Verizon full ownership of the said network.

New York-based International Business Machines (IBM) bought mobile security firm Fiberlink Communications for an undisclosed amount to amp up its poorly-rated mobile device management (MDM) solution.

Vodafone seeks bigger share of its Indian unit, wants government approval.

Andy Halford, the Chief Financial Officer of Vodafone, would be leaving the firm by March next year.

Vodafone Group Plc would appoint Aldo Bisio to be the company's new chief executive for Vodafone's Italian unit.

The Financial Times reported that Vodafone may not be able to acquire Kabel Deutschland for lack of shareholder approval.

The USD 130 billion price tag for the recently-concluded deal between Verizon and Vodafone was agreed over an exercise session and breakfast between the firms' two CEOs.

Natalie Gordon, a shareholder at Verizon Communications filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that the deal with Vodafone Group Plc was overpriced.

After the Verizon-Vodafone USD130 billion deal, AT&T and Billionaire Tycoon Naguib Sawiris was reported to see Telecom Italia to be its next target.

With nearly USD30 billion retained from the buyout, Vodafone is gearing towards expansion and technology upgrades.

The projected bond issue for the Verizon-Vodafone exit deal would exceed the previous high set by Apple.

Verizon CEO's demeanor and relationship with Vodafone was key to the deal being finalized.

Former bankers returned home to Verizon to provide advisory assistance

After completion of the Vodafone-Verizon USD130 billion deal, Vodafone would return a hefty USD84 billion in cash and shares to its investors.

The USD130 billion payout to Vodafone, even with its sharing of proceeds with shareholders, allows current CEO many options for the company's future.