In a stunning display of bowing to what just about everyone else wants, AT&T has announced they won’t merge with T-Mobile USA. This isn’t too much of a shock after the FCC tutted at them last month. Don’t cry for T-Mobile though. Thanks to a clever agreement, they’re walking away from the table with four […]
For those following the drama with AT&T’s desired merger/acquisition of T-Mobile, get ready for a new twist. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski recommends to the other four FCC commissioners that the agency refer the case to an administrative law judge. This is fancy speak for “wants this deal killed” — and when the head of the […]
The United States government has just announced that they’re suing to block the acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T. Considering that what was originally AT&T was br0ken up due to anti-trust concerns, it’s not too surprising. Even if the U.S. government succeeds in nipping this merger in the bud, T-Mobile’s parent company Deutch Telecom still […]
The headlines exploded earlier today as Google announced its plans to purchase Motorola’s mobile phone division, Motorola Mobility, for $12.5 billion. The news is still sending shockwaves through the mobile tech industry, with many wondering what this all means and what the ramifications of it will be. First off all, this doesn’t mean that Google’s relationship with […]
Google has decided to change the mobile world. Again. Google CEO Larry Page announced this morning that Google will purchase Motorola Mobility for $40 per share, or roughly $12.5 billion. Motorola has been responsible for some incredibly important Android devices in the past and has a history of being first to market with devices carrying […]
RadioShack, who I refuse to call The Shack no matter how many PR dollars they invest, announced their second quarter earnings today and included this little bombshell: “Net income in the 2011 second quarter included one-time costs associated with two initiatives designed to enhance growth and streamline operations: a charge associated with phasing out T-Mobile […]
