Capital Markets, Mergers, Acquisitions

While Latin American markets overall are showing slow regional economic growth, one bright spot is the Latin America telecom landscape, which is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Despite an uncertain regulatory environment, Latin America continues to show …

Before we turn the page on 2015, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2015 across the mobile space. Since it would be …

The “Internet of Things” vendor ecosystem is a mess. According to MachNation, it takes four to six IoT suppliers to create one solution for an enterprise customer. Why? Because the technology components – devices, networks, platforms, middleware and apps – …

Liberty Global looks to bolster LatAm LiLAC platform with proposed Cable & Wireless deal International cable telecommunications provider Liberty Global is set to expand its footprint deeper into the Latin America market through a pending acquisition of U.K.-based Cable & …

T-Mobile US sells $2B in senior notes, assigning proceeds to potential spectrum deals T-Mobile US boosted its cash pile ahead of what could be some strategic spectrum purchases for the nation’s No. 3 operator. T-Mobile US announced this week it …

FreedomPop said undisclosed Intel investment to help expand smartphone lineup Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop said it scored an undisclosed amount of funding from Intel Capital that it plans to use to expand its smartphone portfolio, including the launch next …

Windstream and TierPoint include ongoing partnership as part of transaction Telecommunication services provider Windstream said it plans to sell its data center business to TierPoint for $575 million. The deal, which is structured as an all-cash transaction, is set to …

AOL’s $248M offer for Millennial expected to boost Verizon’s Go90 service AOL, which was recently acquired by Verizon Communications for $4.4 billion, signed an agreement to acquire mobile advertising platform provider Millennial Media for approximately $248 million. AOL said the …

A lot of journalistic ink was spilled last week as media pundits tried to explain the mood of investors. “Don’t panic” was the most common theme through all of the gyrations, which included a brief period on Monday when Apple …

$640M deal includes Sprint reworking affiliate agreements, plans to bolster LTE The regional telecommunications market is set to lose one of its players as Shenandoah Telecommunications announced plans to acquire Ntelos Holdings for approximately $640 million. The deal, which had …

Aggressively priced multiline account targets potential switchers, Sprint’s stock rebounds Sprint looks set to redirect some of the pressure currently emanating from its stock price and operational performance toward its rivals, announcing a new rate plan targeting customers looking to …

A new report from Ovum found 2014 telecom M&A deals less than one-third of 2007 high, cite increased competition A new report from analyst firm Ovum claims a sharp drop in mergers and acquisitions across the global telecom market, which …

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler circulates approval for AT&T acquisition of DirecTV AT&T long-simmering plans to acquire DirecTV took a significant step forward as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated an approval recommendation to his fellow commissioners late Tuesday . …

Sprint’s stock hits new 52-week low as analysts cite ‘severe financial distress’ Sprint may be showing some improved operational trends, but investor concern over the carrier’s performance trajectory has tanked its share price. Sprint’s stock price (S) has plunged more …

AT&T plans for $48.5B acquisition of DirecTV remains in front of regulators AT&T filed another extension on its planned $48.5 billion acquisition of DirecTV as the pending deal remains in regulatory limbo. In an 8-K filing with the Securities and …

Reported deal for Mobilicity faces regulatory hurdles Canadian mobile operator Mobilicity reportedly has a pair of suitors ready to take over the beleaguered operator, though government regulators appear sour on such a deal. According to Bloomberg Business, Canadian telecom giants …

MVNO looks to hit nearly 1M customers by year end Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop said it has scored $30 million in financing in a move to boost growth and scale operations. The company said the financing comes “following months …

Comverse touts digital messaging platform benefits of $245M deal Comverse announced plans to acquire privately held Acision for approximately $245 million in a move to bolster its digital services business. U.K.-based Acision provides mobile messaging and engagement services, and is …

There has been no shortage of news affecting the telecom and wireless industries. First, as many expected, a three-way merger among Charter, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks was announced last Tuesday. Many, if not most, of you are versed …

HP said ConteXtream’s SDN controller will boost NFV plans Hewlett-Packard continues to bolster its network functions virtualization focus, today announcing plans to acquire ConteXtream, which is a provider of OpenDaylight-based, carrier-grade software-defined networking “fabric for NFV,” and a current HP …

DT CEO said it’s a company ‘duty’ to seek partner for T-Mobile US T-Mobile US parent company Deutsche Telekom continues to look for outside investors in the U.S. carrier, with DT CEO Tim Hoettges stating that despite improved performance it …

Analyst thinks Shentel lacks funds, does not need Ntelos deal Recent reports about a potential Shenandoah Telecommunications acquisition of fellow regional telecom operator Ntelos may have impacted stock prices, but some investors are not moved. Macquarie Capital analyst Kevin Smithen …

AT&T remains confident of midyear close Despite countless delays, AT&T’s pending $48.5 billion acquisition of DirecTV looks to remain on track as the companies filed extensions on the “termination date” of the planned deal as it has now passed the …

Proposed deal to add Cyan’s SDN, NFV experience to Ciena’s network platform The telecom market’s march toward virtualization continues to reshape the vendor space as network technology provider Ciena announced plans to acquire Cyan, which is focused on software-defined networking …

AT&T plans to combine Nextel Mexico with Iusacell to form large Mexico operator AT&T completed its $1.875 billion acquisition of Nextel Mexico, bolstering its presence in the Mexican market. The deal includes companies operating under the name Nextel Mexico and …