Saturday, August 31, 2013

TWC To Pick Up Longhorn Network Before Home Opener - Burnt Orange Nation









TWC To Pick Up Longhorn Network Before Home Opener

Burnt Orange Nation

Well, this is a pretty good way to start the season. ESPN posted a press release this afternoon that says Time Warner cable subscribers can now access the LHN for tomorrow night's game. This means that Texas football fans can also watch the Ole Miss ...









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ESPN Finally Hooks Time Warner Cable for Longhorn Network - Multichannel News









ESPN Finally Hooks Time Warner Cable for Longhorn Network

Multichannel News

On the day before the University of Texas kicks off its 2013 football season, ESPN has scored an affiliate deal with Time Warner Cable for the Longhorn Network. Announced late Friday afternoon, the deal, financial terms of which were not disclosed ...









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Friday, August 30, 2013

Spec Sheet: Kyocera's Hydro Elite splashes down on Verizon - The Verge









Spec Sheet: Kyocera's Hydro Elite splashes down on Verizon

The Verge

A lot of products come out each week — we don't highlight all of them, but all of them make it into The Verge Database. In Spec Sheet, a weekly series, we survey the latest product entries to keep track of the state of the art.









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Verizon-Vodafone Deal Would Be a Big Payday for Deal Makers - New York Times








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Verizon-Vodafone Deal Would Be a Big Payday for Deal Makers

New York Times

If completed, Verizon's purchase of Vodafone's 45 percent stake in its wireless unit would be Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesIf completed, Verizon's purchase of Vodafone's 45 percent stake in its wireless unit would be one of the largest deals in history ...









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Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall - Reuters









Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall

Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Top investors in Vodafone Group (VOD.L) are set to clash over what the company should do with perhaps as much as $130 billion in proceeds from the sale of its stake in Verizon Wireless, which is expected to be announced imminently.









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Time Warner Cable Gives Customers Free Movies During CBS Blackout - The Inquisitr









Time Warner Cable Gives Customers Free Movies During CBS Blackout

The Inquisitr

In an effort to keep people from cutting the cord and heading to a competitor, Time Warner Cable is giving affected viewers a coupon for a free movie. This offer is good for one motion picture through the company's VOD service. Subscribers will have 60 ...









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Tip: To Order the Moto X (or Any Phone) From Verizon at Full Retail With No ... - Droid Life









Tip: To Order the Moto X (or Any Phone) From Verizon at Full Retail With No ...

Droid Life

Since Verizon's website has become a disaster of shopping experience, especially for those who want to keep unlimited data and not get robbed with the industry's overpriced data bucket scams that you are constantly being forced into, we wanted to point ...









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Verizon-Vodafone Impact: 'Colossal' - Wall Street Journal









Verizon-Vodafone Impact: 'Colossal'

Wall Street Journal

Verizon currently owns a 55% stake in Verizon Wireless, the top U.S. cellphone carrier. Since Verizon already controls the carrier, its 100 million subscribers may not notice any change despite the deal's giant size. But the financial implications for ...









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Verizon In Talks To Buy Vodafone's Wireless Stake, Price Tag May Top $130B - Forbes









Verizon In Talks To Buy Vodafone's Wireless Stake, Price Tag May Top $130B

Forbes

Verizon Communications Verizon Communications is making strides toward grabbing full control over its wireless segment, in a deal that will likely carry a 12-figure price tag. Vodafone Vodafone confirmed Thursday that it is in discussions to sell its ...









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Vodafone's Last Dance With Verizon - Wall Street Journal









Vodafone's Last Dance With Verizon

Wall Street Journal

Vodafone knows it is playing with dynamite. But holding out for the right price for its 45% stake in U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless is the single most valuable thing Chief Executive Vittorio Colao can do for his investors. Vodafone confirmed talks ...









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Verizon may be close to buying Vodafone's stake in wireless unit - Los Angeles Times









Verizon may be close to buying Vodafone's stake in wireless unit

Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, Vodafone Group confirmed that it was in advanced discussions with Verizon to sell its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless. Although such talks have been held repeatedly in recent years, it appears that the two sides may be days away from ...









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Vodafone in talks to sell Verizon Wireless stake to Verizon - Chicago Tribune









Vodafone in talks to sell Verizon Wireless stake to Verizon

Chicago Tribune

LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is back at the table to finally buy out the rest of its stake in Verizon Wireless from UK mobile carrier Vodafone Group PLC in what could be the third-biggest merger-and-acquisitions deal of all time.









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Frontier Communications Corp (FTR): What Does Insider Trading In Frontier ... - Seeking Alpha









Frontier Communications Corp (FTR): What Does Insider Trading In Frontier ...

Seeking Alpha

In the last three months, Frontier's (FTR) insiders have bought about 120,000 shares of stock, compared with insider sales of around 96,495 shares. In the last one year, insider purchases have been about two million shares of stock, compared with ...









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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Vodafone in talks to sell Verizon Wireless stake - Los Angeles Times









Vodafone in talks to sell Verizon Wireless stake

Los Angeles Times

Britain's Vodafone PLC, one of the world's largest cellphone companies, confirmed Thursday that it was talking to Verizon Communications about selling its stake in Verizon Wireless, the No. 1 mobile carrier in the U.S.. The U.K. company is mulling its ...









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Verizon in talks with Vodafone to buy out its stake in wireless company - Washington Post








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Verizon in talks with Vodafone to buy out its stake in wireless company

Washington Post

Verizon Communications is in talks with Vodafone to buy out its British partner's stake in Verizon Wireless, a deal that could rank among the most expensive in corporate history and is the latest in a string of wireless industry acquisitions. Vodafone ...









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Verizon in talks to buy Vodafone stake - CNNMoney









Verizon in talks to buy Vodafone stake

CNNMoney

Speculation that Vodafone (VOD) was looking to end the joint venture has swirled for months and media reports suggest the buyout could cost Verizon Communications as much as $130 billion. That would make it one of the biggest deals in corporate history.









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Verizon and Vodafone at a Glance - ABC News









Verizon and Vodafone at a Glance

ABC News

Britain's Vodafone PLC confirmed Thursday that it is talking to Verizon Communications Inc. about selling its stake in Verizon Wireless. Here's a look at how the companies compare, according to financial reports: —VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS.









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Tech stocks: Verizon surges off Vodafone talk - USA TODAY









Tech stocks: Verizon surges off Vodafone talk

USA TODAY

A potential deal with U.K. carrier Vodafone has Verizon shares soaring. Let's look at the tech stocks to watch Thursday. Verizon surges. Shares of the wireless carrier are up more than 5% in pre-market trading after Vodafone confirmed talks with ...









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Why Verizon Communications Holders Like it Spending $130 Billion - Wall Street Journal (blog)









Why Verizon Communications Holders Like it Spending $130 Billion

Wall Street Journal (blog)

It's not every day the prospects of a company spending $130 billion has its shareholders thrilled, but few scenarios in the corporate world are quite like Verizon Communications and Vodafone. Vodafone, the U.K. wireless giant, confirmed Thursday it was ...









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Can Time Warner Cable buy forgiveness with a free movie coupon? - Los Angeles Times









Can Time Warner Cable buy forgiveness with a free movie coupon?

Los Angeles Times

The only movies available are the ones on Time Warner's cable system, which is similar to what you might find on Amazon or Vudu. So it's not the same thing as getting a ticket to the local multiplex, where the newest releases play. But hey, free is free.









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Vodafone in Talks With Verizon Over U.S. Wireless Stake Sale - Bloomberg








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Vodafone in Talks With Verizon Over U.S. Wireless Stake Sale

Bloomberg

Vodafone Group Plc is in talks to sell its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless to U.S. partner Verizon Communications Inc. in what would be the biggest deal in more than a decade. The carriers are in advanced discussions about a sale of the holding ...









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$130B Verizon Wireless Deal? Verizon, Vodafone Revive Talks - Fox Business









$130B Verizon Wireless Deal? Verizon, Vodafone Revive Talks

Fox Business

As interest rates continue to rise and competition in the wireless industry heats up, Verizon Communications (VZ) has resurrected talks to buy Vodafone's (VOD) stake in Verizon Wireless for up to $130 billion. A mega deal would represent one of the ...









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Verizon in talks to buy Vodafone stake - CNNMoney









Verizon in talks to buy Vodafone stake

CNNMoney

Speculation that Vodafone (VOD) was looking to end the joint venture has swirled for months and media reports suggest the buyout could cost Verizon Communications as much as $130 billion. That would make it one of the biggest deals in corporate history.









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Frontier Communications Corp (FTR): What Does Insider Trading In Frontier ... - Seeking Alpha









Frontier Communications Corp (FTR): What Does Insider Trading In Frontier ...

Seeking Alpha

In the last three months, Frontier's (FTR) insiders have bought about 120,000 shares of stock, compared with insider sales of around 96,495 shares. In the last one year, insider purchases have been about two million shares of stock, compared with ...









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Vodafone in Talks to Sell Verizon Wireless Stake - ABC News









Vodafone in Talks to Sell Verizon Wireless Stake

ABC News

Britain's Vodafone PLC, one of the world's largest cellphone companies, confirmed Thursday that it was talking to Verizon Communications about selling its U.S. operations. The U.K. company is mulling its options for its 45 percent stake in the U.S.'s ...









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Vodafone Confirms Negotiations Over Its Share of Verizon Wireless - The Next Web









Vodafone Confirms Negotiations Over Its Share of Verizon Wireless

The Next Web

Verizon appears to be inching closer to winning the battle for control of Verizon Wireless as the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Vodafone (who has since confirmed the news) is engaged in talks to sell its share in Verizon Wireless. According to ...









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Market Minute: Verizon, Vodafone Renew Talks; Fast-Food Workers to Walkout - DailyFinance









Market Minute: Verizon, Vodafone Renew Talks; Fast-Food Workers to Walkout

DailyFinance

Verizon Communications (VZ) has renewed talks to buy Vodaphone's share of their wireless joint venture. Vodaphone (VOD), which owns 45 percent of the business, confirms that talks are underway. Verizon Wireless is the largest cellular carrier in the U ...









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Verizon May Buy Out UK's Vodafone to Take Over Joint Venture - TIME









Verizon May Buy Out UK's Vodafone to Take Over Joint Venture

TIME

Reuters says that Verizon is trying to raise finance to buy Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless, which occupies the number one spot in the U.S. mobile market. Vodafone views its stake in the operation as a prized asset, given the U.K. multinational's ...









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UPDATE 3-Vodafone in talks with Verizon to sell out of US venture - Reuters









UPDATE 3-Vodafone in talks with Verizon to sell out of US venture

Reuters

LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group PLC said on Thursday it was in talks with Verizon Communications Inc to sell its 45 percent stake in their U.S. joint venture Verizon Wireless for what a Bloomberg report said would be about $130 billion ...









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Vodafone shares surge as Verizon talks back on - The Guardian








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Vodafone shares surge as Verizon talks back on

The Guardian

Vodafone on Thursday confirmed a report in the Wall Street Journal that Verizon had succeeded in reigniting discussions, which lapsed earlier this year after the owners failed to agree on price. In a statement the company said: "Vodafone notes the ...









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Time Warner Cable Are You Listening? Cord-Cutting Is Coming - TheStreet.com









Time Warner Cable Are You Listening? Cord-Cutting Is Coming

TheStreet.com

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Time Warner Cable's (TWX) blackout of CBS (CBS) channels in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas turns four-weeks-old on Friday, so it's natural to ask: Are pay-TV customers getting angry enough to consider cord-cutting?









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Verizon talking buyout deal with Vodafone again? - CNET









Verizon talking buyout deal with Vodafone again?

CNET

Verizon talking buyout deal with Vodafone again? After the two companies reportedly couldn't agree on a price, it seems that rising interest rates are sparking new discussions on a deal that could cost Verizon more than $100 billion. Dara Kerr. by Dara ...









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Verizon, Vodafone restart talks on $100 billion-plus deal: WSJ - Reuters









Verizon, Vodafone restart talks on $100 billion-plus deal: WSJ

Reuters

(Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group Plc have restarted talks over a possible buyout of the British firm's stake in their U.S. wireless joint venture, the Wall Street Journal said, a deal that is expected to cost Verizon more than ...









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Verizon, Vodafone and Ben Bernanke's Tapering - Wall Street Journal (blog)









Verizon, Vodafone and Ben Bernanke's Tapering

Wall Street Journal (blog)

By historical standards rates still remain low, but with many economists expecting the Fed to announce its tapering plans at its September meeting, Verizon may well see its window of opportunity closing. Each increase in interest rates would cost ...









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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

How Verizon Became Verizon - Wall Street Journal (blog)








Wall Street Journal (blog)



How Verizon Became Verizon

Wall Street Journal (blog)

Verizon and Vodafone are back in talks over a possible buyout of the UK company's 45% stake in America's largest cellphone carrier. The Transatlantic partnership has a long and convoluted history, and today's WSJ story gets into all the details on what ...









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Verizon, Vodafone Rekindle Talks Over Verizon Wireless Stake - AllThingsD









Verizon, Vodafone Rekindle Talks Over Verizon Wireless Stake

AllThingsD

Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group PLC have rekindled talks over a buyout of the U.K. company's stake in their U.S. wireless joint venture, people familiar with the matter said, an acquisition that would likely cost Verizon well over $100 ...









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Verizon, Vodafone have 'rekindled' talks - report - MarketWatch









Verizon, Vodafone have 'rekindled' talks - report

MarketWatch

Verizon, Vodafone have 'rekindled' talks - report. 0 Comments. Tweet. new. Watchlist Relevance. LEARN MORE. Want to see how this story relates to your watchlist? Just add items to create a watchlist now: X Add. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ). Add.









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Verizon, Vodafone Rekindle Talks Over Verizon Wireless Stake - Wall Street Journal









Verizon, Vodafone Rekindle Talks Over Verizon Wireless Stake

Wall Street Journal

Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group PLC have rekindled talks over a buyout of the U.K. company's stake in their U.S. wireless joint venture, people familiar with the matter said, an acquisition that would likely cost Verizon well over $100 ...









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TWC provides free antennas to CBS viewers - WebProNews









TWC provides free antennas to CBS viewers

WebProNews

Earlier this month, with thanks to a feud between Time Warner Cable and CBS, many Time Warner Cable customers are being censored from the popular network within their cable subscription package. With this in mind, in aid to keep customers satisfied ...









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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Verizon's wireless better than landlines - Dailyrecord.com









Verizon's wireless better than landlines

Dailyrecord.com

Voice Link is an innovative solution for a specific segment of Verizon's voice-only customers that delivers reliable voice service using tried and true wireless technology that millions of people use every day. Unlike copper-based service, it is less ...









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If Time Warner Cable won't give us CBS, can we give them a lawsuit? - Los Angeles Times









If Time Warner Cable won't give us CBS, can we give them a lawsuit?

Los Angeles Times

Like a lot of Time Warner Cable subscribers, Ruben is pretty cheesed about the ongoing spat with CBS over how much money should be changing hands between the two media giants. He's wondering: Can't we just sue Time Warner for breach of contract?









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Verizon Moto X Confirmed for August 29th - IntoMobile









Verizon Moto X Confirmed for August 29th

IntoMobile

It looks like the leaks have proven true once again, and the Moto X will be available to Verizon customers on Thursday, August 29th. Verizon announced the availability with a tweet and it looks like customers will be able to buy the Moto X on Verizon's ...









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Verizon Edge upgrades go live, new details emerge - Phandroid.com









Verizon Edge upgrades go live, new details emerge

Phandroid.com

It's been a while since Verizon announced Edge, the company's new upgrade track for folks who want to be able to upgrade more than twice a year. With it, you can upgrade to a new smartphone by agreeing to pay 24 monthly installments of the device's ...









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Kyocera Hydro Elite hits Verizon with full waterproof abilities - SlashGear








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Kyocera Hydro Elite hits Verizon with full waterproof abilities

SlashGear

If you're tired of waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active to come to Verizon, Kyocera has your back. The device known as Kyocera Hydro Elite brings on a 4.3-inch display at 720p with an 8 megapixel camera at its back and a front-facing camera ...

Kyocera Hydro Elite coming to Verizon Wireless

Waterproof Kyocera Hydro Elite launching this Thursday on Verizon for $100

Kyocera's Waterproof Hydro ELITE Launches On Verizon Online August 29th ...









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