Last week, AT&T (T), the second largest wireless provider in America, announced its intent to purchase satellite television provider DirecTV (DTV) for $50 Billion. The takeover will allow AT&T to bundle more television, mobile, and Internet plans while improving the quality of its overall services. By acquiring DirecTV, AT&T will now serve more than 26 million video users in the United States.
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Wireless telecommunications provider Sprint (S) aims to expand its share of the cellular services market by acquiring T-Mobile (TMUS), the fourth largest cell carrier in America. This move would not only cement Sprint’s position as the third largest American carrier, but would also increase its mobile spectrum, allowing Sprint to better compete with Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T), the top two American market leaders.
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