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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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FCC Auction Winners and Google's Role Could be Revealed Soon

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- The winners of more than $19 billion in valuable wireless airwaves auctioned by the federal government could be revealed as early as April 2, though the role of search giant Google remains unclear.  more

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