First Avenue, FiberTower merge in $2.14B deal; Boingo buys Concourse
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DEALS |
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WHO |
WITH |
WHAT |
SCOOP |
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First Avenue Networks |
FiberTower |
A merger valued at $2.14 billion |
The merged company will attack the growing demand for mobile backhaul services. |
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Boingo |
Concourse Communications |
Boingo is buying Concourse |
The acquisition means Boingo will operate Concourse's neutral-host networks in 12 leading US airports. |
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Vodafone |
Softbank |
A handset joint venture |
The JV will focus on handset development, including purchasing, developing new platforms and procuring distribution of content. |
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Samsung |
MTI MicroFuel Cells |
Exclusive deal to develop fuel cells |
Samsung and MTI will jointly develop fuel cells for mobile phones. Samsung is spending about $1M in the effort. |