SBC and BellSouth talk about cell-unit merger

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SBC Communications Inc. is engaged in negotiations with BellSouth Corp. about the possible merger of their cellular phone operations in the US. The deal would create a wireless service provider that extends across the US.

AT&T Inc., BellSouth Corp., BLS, SBC

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Battle intensifies for AT&T Wireless: Vodafone and Cingular submit revised offers as others decline to bid

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Vodafone Group PLC has offered $35 bil to acquire AT&T Wireless Services Inc., a bid that insiders say has been roughly matched by Cingular Wireless L.L.C. The Vodafone bid has made shareholders concerned over future earnings.

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A Vodafone bid could spark a war over AT&T Wireless: Cingular is prepared to increase its offer; others may join fray

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A potential bid by Vodafone Group PLC for AT&T Wireless Services Inc. could be valued at $34 bil, and may prompt Cingular Wireless L.L.C. to up its initial cash offer, which could go as high as $35.45 bil.

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