Softbank pays US$87m to increase Sprint stake
Japan’s Softbank (TYO:9984) has paid about US$87m to up its controlling stake in Sprint (NYSE:S) in a further show of ...
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Netflix supports Charter, TWC, Bright House merger
US-based online video streaming service Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has pledged its support for cableco Charter Communications’ (NASDAQ: CHTR)’ planned takeovers of Time Warner ...
Charter to boost internet speeds, commit to net neutrality rules to win merger clearance
The merged Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Bright House Networks would offer consumers faster, cheaper broadband and adhere to new net ...
FCC launches Charter/TWC review
The FCC has started its review of Charter Communications planned purchases of Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Bright House Networks. ...
Comcast founder dies at 95
One of the US cable sector’s most renowned figures, Comcast founder Ralph Roberts, has died of natural causes aged 95. Roberts founded ...
Comcast not eyeing T-Mobile US – report
US cableco Comcast is reportedly not interested in acquiring Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile US after all. Contrary to yesterday’s report in ...
Deutsche Telekom prefers Comcast for T-Mobile US merger – report
Deutsche Telekom is reportedly in talks with Comcast, about a potential sale of T-Mobile US. The company remains in talks with number ...
Oxford Networks and BayRing to merge
US fibre operators Oxford Networks and BayRing Communications have agreed to merge, creating the “largest competitive telecoms provider” in Northern New England. ...
Comcast acquires targeted TV ad firm
US cable and entertainment giant Comcast has agreed to buy targeted TV advertising firm Visible World for an undisclosed sum. Comcast Cable ...
Dish-T-Mobile merger talks likely to encourage rival suitors
Dish Network and T-Mobile US are reportedly in merger talks as the US telecoms and media sectors continue to see game-changing ...
