New consortium joins Swedish license race

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France Telecom SA, Orange PLC, Skanska AB and Bredbandsbolaget AB will seek a Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems or third-generation operating license in Sweden.

France, Mobile Radio Services, Wireless communications services, France Telecom S.A., Orange PLC, FTE, Skanska AB, Bredbandsbolaget

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Vodafone raises its offer to acquire AT&T Wireless: Cingular also ups the ante as bidding war intensifies for the big U.S. operator

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The $38 bil offer by Vodafone Group PLC to buy AT&T Wireless Services Inc. has launched a bidding war between itself and Cingular Wireless L.L.C. Cingular's all-cash bid of $30 bil is favored to win by industry observers.

COMMUNICATION, Cingular Wireless L.L.C.

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Vodafone weighs two bids: AT&T Wireless or Verizon? Company announces one option, explores bolder move quietly

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Vodafone Group PLC officials have announced plans to acquire AT&T Wireless Services Inc.; however, industry observers believe Vodafone, the world's largest wireless carrier, may buy Verizon Communications Inc. Vodafone would then hold onto Verizon's wireless segment and spin off the remainder of the company.

Telephone Communication, Verizon Communications Inc., VZ

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