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Media Minutes: November 14, 2008

Candace Clement — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:24:42 -0500

Verizon Wireless' purchase of rural wireless carrier Alltel has been approved. And public interest groups are concerned about the consequences for consumers. And a new Nielsen study refutes one of broadcasters' main arguments for more media consolidation.

Media Minutes (2008-11-14)

Candace Clement — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:23:52 -0500

Verizon Wireless’ purchase of rural wireless carrier Alltel has been approved. And public interest groups are concerned about the consequences for consumers. And a new Nielsen study refutes one of the broadcasters’ main arguments for more media consolidation.

Reform Groups: Open Access a Must for Big Wireless Mergers

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:08:27 -0400

Full article: Ars Technica
Matthew Lasar
A small battalion of public interest groups are on the warpath regarding two wireless merger deals: Verizon Wireless with Alltel and Sprint Nextel with Clearwire. The groups say that the FCC should demand more from all four parties, including a clearer commitment to the open device principle.

Upcoming FCC Meeting Holds Huge Competitive Implications

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:35:20 -0400

Full article: TeleCompetitor
Decisions made at the upcoming FCC meeting on November 4th could significantly impact telecom's competitive landscape.

Verizon Wireless to Divest in 15 Additional Markets

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:50:24 -0400

Full article: Dow Jones
Fawn Johnson
Verizon Wireless is offering to divest airwaves in an additional 15 markets as a part of talks with the Justice Department over a pending merger with Alltel.

Verizon Says $28.1B Buyout of Alltel on Track

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:40:10 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
Verizon Wireless says it is moving forward with plans to acquire Alltel for $28.1 billion, although the country's financial climate has worsened since the companies reached an agreement four months ago.