Topic - Ivan Seidenberg

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General news, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Will Tech Blow $40B Stimulus?

Nearly $40 billion of the Obama administration’s $819 billion stimulus package, which is currently at the U.S. Senate, will go to tech industry initiatives.
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General news, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Verizon Profits From Wireless

Carrier makes earnings gains but subscriber growth and market saturation slow.
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Archives, Computers, General news, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Verizon Wireless Taps Microsoft for Search

Ballmer to make it official at CES; Seidenberg says Blackberry Storm selling well, but shortages marred launch.
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General news, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Mobile Giants Feast on Spectrum Licenses

Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg says his company's purchases will result in a "transformative opportunity."
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General news, Communications, Internet, Finance

Telecom Titans Tussle

Apple’s iPhone ripples through the market as Verizon and AT&T battle for wireless market share and place bets on new IPTV services.
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Communications

Vodafone Rebuffs Verizon Bid

British phone giant wants $50 billion, not $38 billion, for wireless unit's stake.
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Media, Communications

Senator Backs Phone TV Bill

Commerce Committee chairman plans bill to enable telcos to provide TV service.
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Communications

Verizon Ready to Buy Wireless

Broadband and wireless buoy Verizon in fourth quarter as the carrier stands ready to buy out Vodafone.
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Communications

Verizon Taking over Wireless

With Vodafone’s shareholders demanding a sale of its stake, Verizon could become Verizon Wireless’ sole owner.
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Communications

Verizon Ends Manager Pensions

Phone company will increase contributions to 401(k) plan, but will no longer subsidize pension or retiree medical benefits.
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Communications

Verizon to Shed Directories

While profitable, the carrier’s directory unit is flat and no longer fits with the company’s aggressive business strategy.