GTE and Bell Atlantic agreed to merge today, the latest sign of consolidation in the telecommunications industry. Adopting a "grow-or-die" philosophy, telcos are expected to keep buying one another. Whether the merger mania will pass regulatory muster, however, remains to be seen.
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GTE, Bell Atlantic shake on it
update The two firms agree to a merger for providing long distance, local and wireless services, as well as Internet access.
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