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We interrupt your dealmaking ...

A lot of small-market TV station owners would love to sell their outlets, but FCC rules make it hard to find willing buyers. Continue reading

Posted on May 20, 2013 9:15 AM

Avista acquires M2M wireless operator Telular

The buyout firm pays $253 million for the provider of home security and tracking services. Continue reading

Posted on April 30, 2013 9:18 AM

Dish plays down risks on Sprint offer

However, a possible spectrum cap by the FCC could require market divestitures. Continue reading

Posted on April 16, 2013 9:43 AM

Otelco submits prepackaged restructuring

The wireline telecommunications services provider files for Chapter 11 protection after soliciting creditor votes on its debt-for-equity swap. Continue reading

Posted on March 26, 2013 10:04 AM

Stage set for MetroPCS showdown

Investor P. Schoenfeld is soliciting stockholders to vote against the T-Mobile takeover. Continue reading

Posted on March 22, 2013 9:17 AM

South Dakota tribe moves to hold up Sprint deal

A dispute over access fees spreads to the FCC's review of Softbank's $20 billion acquisition. Continue reading

Posted on January 17, 2013 8:41 AM

Baer wins Senate nod for top DOJ antitrust post

Iowa's Grassley reiterates his opposition; lawmakers remain at work on a deal over Wright's nomination to the FTC. Continue reading

Posted on January 2, 2013 8:59 AM

Rethinking the rethink

Technology has left the Telecommunications Act of 1996 with gaping holes. The FCC could push a rewrite, but the courts limited it, Congress is dysfunctional and there are complexities galore. Continue reading

Posted on December 14, 2012 3:36 PM

How much is Dish Network worth?

A ruling on the use of spectrum licenses will help potential partners put a valuation on Dish Network. Continue reading

Posted on November 16, 2012 3:14 PM

Under the radar

The Obama administration has touched bankruptcy outside of Solyndra. Continue reading

Posted on October 18, 2012 4:32 PM

Broadview to exit bankruptcy this month

Senior secured noteholders will get 97.5% of the common shares of the data communications company under its confirmed prepackaged reorganization plan. Continue reading

Posted on October 4, 2012 3:56 PM

FCC opens the door to more cable-telecom M&A

The agency says it will allow pay-TV operators to acquire CLECs in their home markets. Continue reading

Posted on September 17, 2012 4:07 PM

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