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AT&T buys spectrum, assets from Alltel
Jan 22, 2013 12:20 EST
US telecom giant AT&T said Tuesday it had agreed to acquire spectrum, retail stores and other assets from Atlantic Tele-Network's Alltel brand for $780 million.
AT&T prepares two-track plan to save T-Mobile deal
Sep 02, 2011 11:08 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc is expected to soon present a proposed solution to U.S. antitrust regulators to salvage its planned $39 billion acquisition of smaller rival T-Mobile USA, according to people close to the matter.
Verizon to dominate Q2 wireless growth
Jul 19, 2011 11:55 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless is expected to far outstrip its biggest rivals AT&T Inc and Sprint Nextel in subscriber growth for its first full quarter selling the Apple Inc iPhone.
AT&T weathers loss of iPhone exclusivity
Apr 20, 2011 12:46 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc survived the loss of its exclusive U.S. rights to sell the Apple Inc iPhone.
AT&T weathers loss of iPhone exclusivity
Apr 20, 2011 12:46 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc survived the loss of its exclusive U.S. rights to sell the Apple Inc iPhone.
AT&T weathers loss of iPhone exclusivity
Apr 20, 2011 12:46 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc survived the loss of its exclusive U.S. rights to sell the Apple Inc iPhone.
AT&T, T-Mobile deal to draw regulatory scrutiny
Mar 21, 2011 16:19 EDT
AT&T's $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA is going to be put under a microscope by US anti-trust authorities but the telecom giant is certain it will stand up to examination.
Fox stays on as Convergys CEO
Nov 08, 2010 16:03 EST
Outsourcing company Convergys says Jeff Fox staying on as CEO. Convergys Corp. says Jeff Fox will stay on as CEO of the Cincinnati-based global provider of business services outsourcing.
Verizon taps wireless chief as COO
Sep 20, 2010 16:57 EDT
Verizon taps wireless chief as chief operating officer, signaling succession plans for CEO job. Verizon Communications Inc. has named the head of its wireless division, Lowell C. McAdam, as its chief operating officer, setting him up as a successor to the CEO.
Newman on outside of Chase spot
Sep 01, 2010 18:05 EDT
Newman needs to make up points ground in a hurry to earn spot in Chase for the championship. Ryan Newman is about out of time to make the Chase field.
Verizon posts 2Q loss on costs of employee buyout
Jul 23, 2010 18:49 EDT
Verizon posts loss on 11,000-employee buyout costs, attracts customers with Droid phones. Verizon Communications Inc. on Friday said it lost $198 million in the second quarter due to a buyout for 11,000 workers.
Windstream adding jobs, staying in Little Rock
Jul 13, 2010 13:12 EDT
Windstream to add jobs, keep headquarters in Little Rock; gets $5.5M state incentive. Windstream Corp. announced Tuesday that it will keep its headquarters in Little Rock and add more than 200 positions, an important announcement for a city that lost a major telecommunications headquarters when Alltel Corp. was bought out by Verizon.
Cowen Group names Michael Costa head of M&A
Jul 12, 2010 17:28 EDT
Cowen Group names former Merrill Lynch exec Michael Costa head of mergers and acquisitions. Cowen Group Inc. on Monday named a former Merrill Lynch executive as its new head of mergers and acquisitions.
Craft distillery sets up shop in Little Rock
Jun 25, 2010 15:06 EDT
Former Alltel employee launches small distillery near downtown Little Rock; in production soon. A small-batch distillery opened its doors Friday to mark the arrival of its custom-made equipment, but it will still be a couple of months before the Little Rock business puts a cork in its first bottle.
AT&T wraps $2.35B buy of wireless properties
Jun 23, 2010 09:18 EDT
AT&T completes $2.35B acquisition of wireless properties from Verizon Wireless. AT&T Inc. said Tuesday it has completed its acquisition of wireless properties in 18 states from Verizon Wireless for $2.35 billion in cash.
FCC OKs AT&T buy of assets from Verizon
Jun 22, 2010 21:10 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday approved Verizon Wireless's $2.35 billion wireless spectrum license sale to AT&T Inc.
AT&T nears FCC OK for Verizon spectrum buy: report
Jun 17, 2010 10:35 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is close to granting AT&T Inc approval for its $2.35 billion purchase of rural U.S. wireless licenses from rival Verizon Communications Inc affiliate Verizon Wireless, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
AT&T nears FCC OK for Verizon spectrum buy: report
Jun 17, 2010 10:35 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is close to granting AT&T Inc approval for its $2.35 billion purchase of rural U.S. wireless licenses from rival Verizon Communications Inc affiliate Verizon Wireless, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Verizon touts core service, fiber optics
May 06, 2010 17:04 EDT
Adding customers who simply want to talk on the phone is pretty low on Verizon Communications Inc.'s list of ways it plans to grow, and the company's CEO told shareholders Thursday that the business will be stronger for it.
Verizon touts core service, fiber optics
May 06, 2010 16:32 EDT
Verizon says future lies in wireless, service over fiber optic lines for video, data. Adding customers who simply want to talk on the phone is pretty low on Verizon Communications Inc.'s list of ways it plans to grow, and the company's CEO told shareholders Thursday that the business will be stronger for it.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Former type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | Verizon Wireless |
| Founded |  Little Rock, Arkansas, US (1943)[1] |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Little Rock, Arkansas, US |
| Key people | Scott T. Ford, President & CEO |
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Products | Wireless |
| Revenue | ▲$8.8 billion USD (2007) |
| Net income | ▲$183 million USD (2007) |
| Employees | 15,000+ (2006) |
| Website | alltel.com |
