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Verizon closes $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications
Verizon closed its takeover of XO Communications, a $1.8 billion deal that was announced February 2016, delayed by the Verizon workers’ strike, and approved by the FCC in November 2016. The deal will expand Verizon’s fiber network in 40 major US markets and increase its 5G-capable wireless spectrum.
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Verizon completes purchase of XO Communications’ fiber business (Verizon, Feb. 1, 2016)
After delay, Verizon wraps $1.8B XO acquisition, deepening metro fiber density in 45 markets (FierceTelecom, Feb. 1, 2016)
Verizon strike delays XO acquisition (Speed Matters, May 17, 2016)
FCC approves Verizon’s acquisition of XO Communications (Speed Matters, November 17, 2016)
17,000 workers at AT&T Southeast strike over unfair labor practices
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17,000 workers at AT&T Southeast strike over unfair labor practices
17,000 workers at AT&T Southeast strike over unfair labor practices
CWA District 2-13 reaches dual agreements with Comcast
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CWA District 2-13 reaches dual agreements with Comcast
CWA District 2-13 reaches dual agreements with Comcast
SEGA workers reach landmark collective bargaining agreement
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SEGA workers reach landmark collective bargaining agreement
SEGA workers reach landmark collective bargaining agreement