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Alltel Reportedly Looking For A Buyer

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- Alltel is reportedly seeking a buyer and has talked to all its larger rivals, but prospects of a deal are unclear. more

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AT&T TO Acquire BellSouth -Sources

NEW YORK (Dow Jones) AT&T Inc. is planning to acquire BellSouth Corp, people familiar with the situation say. A deal between the two could be announced as early as Monday.  more

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Telecom Execs Say Mkt Forces, Technology Drive Mergers"

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--Telecommunications executives told Congress Wednesday that market and technological forces are driving consolidation and that mergers won't harm consumers.  more

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