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FCC clears MetroPCS, T-Mobile merger

2013-03-13 08:46:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) The US Federal Communications Commission has approved the proposed merger of mobile operators T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS. The deal is expected to create a stronger fourth player on the US mobile market, boosting competition. While no conditions were attached to clearance of the deal, the commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Mignon Clyburn said they would hold the companies to their pledge to maintain job levels in the US. "The companies have pledged to me that they have no plans to close any domestic call centers, to move them offshore, to close any retail stores, or to reduce retail positions as a result of this deal," Rosenworcel said in a statement. The Communications Workers of America had called for the FCC to incorporate enforceable job protections for T-Mobile and Metro PCS workers in its merger review. The CWA said it was also disappointed the FCC did not bring the merger issue to a full commission vote, leaving the decision to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. "This action is unprecedented in a merger of this magnitude," the union said. After earlier clearance by the Department of Justice, the main hurdle remaining for the deal is shareholder approval. The vote among MetroPCS shareholders is scheduled for 12 April, and the company's board has recommended shareholders approve the transaction.

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Keystone XL Pipeline Clears a Hurdle

2013-03-06 17:49:24| ENR.com: Headline News

State Dept. environmental review enrages environmental groups.

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BCE's $2.9 billion Astral purchase clears a hurdle in Canada

2013-03-05 09:30:30| Telecom - Topix.net

Canada's Competition Bureau has approved BCE Inc's plan to acquire Astral Media Inc for C$3 billion , but the Bell parent's offer to buy the media company must still pass muster with the telecommunications regulator.

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Zambia: Kenya Clears Zambian Sugar

2013-03-05 07:56:25| Sugar Industry News

KENYAN authorities have finally cleared more than ten trucks carrying Zambian sugar destined for that country which were marooned at Namanga on the Tanzanian border after a three-week delay, Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent secretary Stephen Mwansa has confirmed.

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