Thuraya Q&A: One stop shop
Thuraya has finally unveiled an outline for its next generation plans after a years-long process. CEO Samer Halawi tells SatelliteFinance’s ...
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Sprint to raise US$3.5bn with spectrum sale-and-leaseback deal
Sprint has launched its widely-anticipated spectrum leasing company with the private placement of up to US$3.5bn of wireless spectrum-backed notes in ...
Softbank to invest US$4.5bn in Korean tech space, buys into HK virtual reality firm Digital Domain
Japanese telco Softbank plans to invest W5trn (US$4.5bn) in the South Korean technology sector over the next 10 years, according to founder ...
Qualcomm targets NXP Semiconductors
US-based semiconductor and telecoms equipment company Qualcomm is reportedly in talks to acquire the Netherlands’ NXP Semiconductors in a deal which could ...
Comcast wireless plans revive T-Mobile M&A speculation
Comcast’s recent confirmation that it intends to enter the wireless market has rekindled speculation that it may seek to acquire ...
Verizon buys Sensity Systems to diversify IoT footprint
Verizon Communications has agreed to buy lighting technology infrastructure company Sensity Systems for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is ...
Softbank prices Y471bn in hybrid bonds
Japanese giant Softbank has issued hybrid bonds in three tranches “to enhance its financial strength” following the recent acquisition of UK chip ...
Softbank enters IoT arena after completing ARM acquisition
Softbank has closed the acquisition of UK chip designer ARM Holdings for £24bn (US$31.7bn) as CEO Masayoshi Son (pictured) pushes the Japanese group into ...
ARM shareholders approve Softbank takeover, Ren Tanaka named ARM GM
Japan’s Softbank has announced that UK chip designer ARM Holdings’ shareholders have overwhelmingly cleared the previously-agreed £24bn (US$31.7bn) takeover. Softbank has also named Ren Tanaka as Softbank’s ...
Softbank announces hybrid bond offering to enhance financial strength
Japanese giant Softbank plans to issue hybrid bonds in three tranches in order “to enhance its financial strength” following the recent acquisition of ...
