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Feds defend approval of telecom megamergers
December 14, 2006
In court filing, the Justice Department tries to fend off criticism of analysis approving mergers between AT&T and SBC and Verizon and MCI.
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New CEO enters as Qwest faces stiff competition
August 13, 2007
Telecom veteran Edward Mueller has been named the new chief executive of the smallest of the major U.S. phone companies.
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Judge balks at closure of AT&T, Verizon mergers
July 25, 2006
Telephone companies have closed books on the deals, but an antitrust magistrate says he needs more info.
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AT&T to buy BellSouth for $67 billion
March 5, 2006
The combined company would generate about $130 billion in sales and serve nearly 70 million local phone customers.
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Qwest CEO stepping down after five years
June 11, 2007
Richard Notebaert, 59, announces his retirement as chief executive and chairman of the telecommunications giant.
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BellSouth shareholders approve AT&T merger
July 21, 2006
Shareholders OK $67 billion bid, but several groups, including the ACLU, have objections.
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Here's to the best government money can buy
June 23, 2006
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says two mega-telecom mergers speak volumes about how money and power determine policy.
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