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North American Wireless Capex Grows Slower than Operator Revenues

"North American wireline capital spending in the first half of 2007 is down nearly 7 percent compared to last year, due largely to AT&T spending cuts resulting from it merger with BellSouth," said John Lively, Vice President, Forecasting, at ovum-RHK. "Sprint and Qwest also cut spending, while Bell Canada, Embarq, Telus, and Verizon spent more than last year. Overall, ovum RHK expects capital spending growth remain stalled through the rest of 2007 and into 2008." more

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UPDATE: FCC Wireless Auction Raises Almost $13.9 Billion

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Federal Communications Commission on Monday wrapped up an auction of licenses to provide new wireless services, generating almost US$13.9 billion in gross proceeds and handing T-Mobile USA the capacity it needs to compete with larger rivals. more

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Lucent, Alcatel Discussing $33 Billion Merger"

LONDON (Dow Jones) -- Lucent Technologies and Alcatel are in advanced discussions about a US$33 billion merger that could signal the start of a new wave of consolidation in the telecommunications-equipment industry. more

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Verizon Stuck With Vodafone In Wireless Arm, For Now"

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- It appears as if Verizon Communications hit a road block with Vodafone Group over joint venture Verizon Wireless.  more

Related Tags: alltel, qwest, softbank, at&t-wireless, verizon-communications, arun-sarin, ivan-seidenberg, churn


AT&T Deal Seeks Growth Through Cingular

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The prospects of fully owning the faster growing Cingular Wireless business and gaining access to BellSouth's lucrative southeast market may have been the catalyst for AT&T's US$67 billion acquisition of the Baby Bell.  more

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