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Telecoms dealmaking on hold in 4Q '08

According to a new study from Ovum, global economic downturn depressed valuations and dealmaking in the telecom sector in 4Q 2008. Based on Ovum's report, M&A deal count was 129 in 4Q08, from 192 in 4Q07, with only four deals valued above US$1 billion, from 10 in 4Q07.  more

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Alltel CEO Receives $141.8 Million Pay Package in 2007

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)--alltel Corp. President and Chief Executive Scott T. Ford received compensation of more than $141.8 million in 2007 - including $107.7 million for taking the wireless company private, according to an analysis of a regulatory filing Thursday.  more

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InfoSpace Sells Mobile Content Division

InfoSpace has announced that it is selling its mobile services business to Motricity, a privately held provider of mobile content services and solutions, for US$135 million in cash.  more

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