Telecommunications

Vodafone and Three Merger: UK Gives Telcos 5 Working Days to Address Competition Concerns to Avoid in-Depth Probe

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will thoroughly investigate the merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchison's Three unless the two mobile carriers address the regulator's concerns.


US Senators Propose to Auction Government-Owned Spectrum to Boost 5G Networks

Two Republican senators are unveiling a new legislative proposal that would auction some US government-owned spectrum to bolster commercial wireless 5G networks...

BT Telecommunications Aims to Lead UK Telecom Market With Its Own 5G Standalone Network

The inaugural "standalone 5G" network will be released in 2024 as BT Telecom prepares ecosystem readiness and device compatibility following a successful trial...

MWC 2024: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Juniper Networks CEOs Discuss $14 Billion Merger Deal Benefits

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire Juniper Networks in a $14 billion deal...


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BlackRock insists it complied with Italian disclosure rules on Telecom Italia stake
A report by Bloomberg read that New York-based investment firm BlackRock said it complied with disclosure rules in its Telecom Italia stake after a watchdog said in a newspaper interview that the firm
Watchdog tells BlackRock to show its hand before Telecom Italia EGM
BlackRock Inc will have to say on Monday what stake it holds in Italy's biggest telecom operator Telecom Italia, after the Italian market watchdog threatened to fine it for not disclosing an increase.
Potential Sprint bid for T-Mobile might have some snags
A Sprint and T-Mobile merger will most likely not happen as the former needs to overcome certain hurdles to ensure that a smooth transition could take place, according to a ZDNet article.
BlackRock raises stake in Telecom Italia to 10%
New York-based money manager BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in Telecom Italia to 10%, becoming its second-largest shareholder. This could potentially tip the balance at a shareholder meeting set t
Aereo versus broadcasters could reach US Congress - report
The fight between Pay-television companies and major US broadcasters, and TV over Internet startup Aereo would most likely see intervention from the US government, according to a report on Investors B
Verizon nears deal to buy Intel's Internet-based pay-TV service
Intel Corp., the world's largest chipmaker, has put up for sale its Internet-based pay-TV startup OnCue. Telecom company Verizon Communications Inc. is said to be nearing a deal to acquire OnCue.
News of possible Sprint offer spur rise in T-Mobile shares- report
A Wall Street Journal report about a possible bid from rival Sprint Corp spurred the rise of T-Mobile shares, the largest increase since October 2012, Bloomberg reported.
US carrier Sprint planning 2014 $20B T-Mobile takeover -report
US-based telecommunications company Sprint is eyeing the purchase of rival T-Mobile USA next year in a deal worth $20 billion, according to sources cited in a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Charter preparing official bid for US cable firm Time Warner
US-based company Charter Communications is reportedly preparing to make an official offer to acquire Time Warner Cable for less than $140 per share, according to a news report.
PLDT completes sale of 27% ePLDT stake to Philippine firm Philweb
Philippine-based telecommunications firm Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) completed the divestment of its 27% holding in its wholly owned subsidiary ePLDT Incorporated to Philweb Casi
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