DEALS: Level 3 buys TelCove for $1.1B; Sprint, Alltel roaming deal


Level 3 buys TelCove for $1.1B; Sprint, Alltel roaming deal


DEALS

WHO

WITH

WHAT

SCOOP

Level 3

TelCove

Level 3 is buying TelCove for $1.1B

The deal brings an extended land-line network and wireless spectrum to Level 3.

Sprint

Alltel

Signed a 10-year roaming deal

The deal expands coverage areas, lowers rates for some subscribers and includes broadband services.

Microsoft

Qualcomm

Phone chip deal

The deal will combine the Windows Mobile OS with Qualcomm's mobile-phone chips.

MTN Group

Investcom

MTN is acquiring Investcom for $5.53B

MTN, South Africa's biggest mobile-phone company, is in expansion mode with its purchase of Dubai-based rival Investcom.