Category: Global Blogs

US: FCC looks to thwart Sprint, T-Mobile auction plans (Competition Policy International)

The Federal Communications Commission said Friday that it is looking to possibly ban the practice of joint bidding in government spectrum auctions, a move that would complicate plans by wireless competitors Sprint and T-Mobile to partner for next year’s spectrum sale.

Sprint and T-Mobile, which are reported to be in discussions …read more

US: Judge Cote overcomes doubts to approve Apple eBook settlement (Competition Policy International)

US District Judge Denise Cote has reportedly approved of Apple’s proposed $450 million settlement to end litigation against the company for manipulating eBook prices, despite having doubted terms the settlement last month.

Apple offered $400 million in settlement funds with an additional $50 million for lawyers’ fees to end litigation filed …read more

Canada: Cable giant acquires US assets for $1.2B (Competition Policy International)

Canadian cable conglomerate Shaw Communications is reportedly set to acquire US-based ViaWest, a $1.2 billion takeover that will expand Shaw’s data center operations.

The western Canadian cable giant announced its merger plans Thursday, noting that ViaWest will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary.

The move will allow Shaw to expand its …read more

US: DOJ sues to block aviation merger (Competition Policy International)

The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block the proposed acquisition of Ross Aviation by Landmark Aviation, say reports, as the DOJ moves to force Landmark to divest key assets.

Landmark will need to sell certain fixed base operator assets after authorities found that the merger would …read more