Britain's NTL in talks to buy Virgin Mobile

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NTL Inc. of the United Kingdom is making overtures for an acquisition of Virgin Mobile Telecoms Ltd. also of the United Kingdom. The telecommunications acquisition is worth 810 million Pounds ($1.4 billion) and the takeover company would keep the Virgin brand. The acquisition if successful will be the first such multiple services company, including mobile phones, Internet broadband, television and fixed-line phones.

NTL Inc., NTLI, Virgin Mobile Telecoms Ltd.

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Vodafone looks to emerging markets

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Vodafone Group PLC is pushing into emerging markets, the cell-phone operator is in negotiations to acquire Telesystem International Wireless Inc.'s Romanian and Czech Republic Units for approximately $3.5 billion. Also Vodafone Group PLC is considering a bid for Telsim Mobile Telecommunication Services Inc.

Canada, Czech Republic, Romania, Vodafone Group PLC, Telesystem International Wireless Inc., TIWI

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China Mobile nears $5.3 billion deal for Millicom

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China Mobile Communications Corp. is in acquisition negotiations with Millicom International Cellular S.A. of Luxembourg. The acquisition would launch China Mobile Communications Corp. into 16 international markets. The deal is valued at $5.3 billion.

China, Luxembourg, Economic aspects, China Mobile Communications Corp., Company overview, Millicom International Cellular S.A.

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