FCC kick-starts second phase of incentive spectrum auction
The US’ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched yesterday the second stage of its two-part incentive spectrum auction, known as the ...
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TPG to acquire RCN, Grande Communications for US$2.25bn, Google Capital to take minority stake in cablecos
TPG Capital has agreed to buy regional US cablecos RCN and Grande Communications for US$2.25bn from private equity firm Abry Partners. The deal, which will see TGP pay ...
Dish spectrum speculation resurfaces on back of subscriber losses
The unexpectedly high subscriber losses in Dish Network’s core digital broadcast satellite (DBS) business in Q2 2016 have reignited speculation on ...
Local and foreign operators qualify for FCC forward auction
The FCC has released a list of 62 qualifying bidders for the forward phase of its two-part incentive spectrum auction, ...
Google Fiber takes on incumbent ISPs in business segment
Google Fiber has introduced high-speed internet plans for businesses in a move that presents a new competitive threat to established ...
AT&T closes Quickplay deal
US telco AT&T has completed its acquisition of OTT video player Quickplay Media from private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners. The companies have not disclosed the financial terms of ...
FCC reverse spectrum auction concludes with US$86bn clearing cost
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has said it will cost US$86.42bn to reallocate the 126 MHz of spectrum it has ...
Verizon buys software maker Telogis
Verizon Communications has agreed to buy software company Telogis for an undisclosed amount as it continues to diversify its activities. The acquisition gives its Verizon Telematics subsidiary Telogis’ technology ...
Verizon to lock horns with AT&T over last round of Yahoo bids – reports
US telecoms rivals Verizon and AT&T are reportedly set to compete in the third and final round of bidding for Yahoo. The Silicon Valley-based tech company ...
Verizon to make US$3bn offer for Yahoo’s internet business – report
Verizon Communications was reportedly gearing up to submit a US$3bn second-round bid for Yahoo’s core internet assets yesterday. The US’ largest mobile operator has ...
