Barclays Capital Plans to Hire 65 Bankers to Expand European M&A Business May 26, 2009
The firm is already gaining market share as it takes advantage of market dislocations, said Parker, who has more than 23 years of experience in M&A and advised on major telecommunications deals, including Cingular Wirelesss $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services in 2004. has so far avoided taking money from the U.K. government by boosting capital through stock and asset sales after $18. (Bloomberg)
RealNetworks Announces First Quarter 2009 Results May 8, 2009
From 1988 to 1995, he served as executive vice president of operations for McCaw Cellular Communications and subsequently AT&T Wireless Services following the merger of those companies. Webcast and Conference Call Information. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Class Action Certified Against Mercedes Over Emergency System Apr 28, 2009
They claim that Mercedes made statements or omissions of material facts that it knew or should have known were false or misleading when promoting vehicles equipped with "Tele Aid," an emergency response system that linked subscribers to roadside assistance operators through global positioning and cellular technology through AT&T Wireless Services Inc., for a subscription fee. The system ran on analog signals, not digital, and Mercedes-Benz continued to sell vehicles so equipped from 2002 to 2007... (Law.com)
Today in History Feb 17, 2009
Cingular Wireless agreed to pay nearly $41 billion in cash to buy AT&T Wireless Services. Former Mexican president Jose Lopez Portillo died in Mexico City at age 83. (Yahoo News)
Sprint Nextel Posts $29.5 Billion Loss Mar 1, 2008
Mr. Hesse recalled his days running AT&T Wireless Services and how it began offering simple one-rate plans to customers frustrated by confusing prices on long distance and roaming fees. Sprint customers now spend about $58 a month on average on their wireless plans, he said. (New York Times)
AT&T U-verse Voice Launches in Connecticut Feb 12, 2008
This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that combine with customers' AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and AT&T wireless services. "Consumers want their services to work together to keep them connected to their world, and AT&T U-verse Voice is another way we're helping consumers do that better than anyone else," said Chad Townes, AT&T vice president and general manager for Connecticut. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bismarck seeks new fire chief Jan 12, 2008
The board authorized two ordinances pertaining to municipal tax settlements with US Cellular and AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.. The board also approved a resolution that encourages residents to seek USDA funding for home renovations. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Former Embarq boss named Sprint Nextel CEO Dec 19, 2007
Hesse also spent 23 years at AT&T, including serving from 1997 to 2000 as CEO of AT&T Wireless Services, which was then the United States' largest wireless operator. Hesse also has joined Sprint Nextel's board of directors. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Sprint Nextel names Embarq's Hesse as new chairman and chief executive officer Dec 19, 2007
Between 1997 and 2000, Hesse served as the president and CEO of AT&T Wireless Services, which was then the nation's largest wireless operator. He and his staff are credited with developing One Rate, the industry's first attempt at a nationwide wireless calling plan. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
New CEO gets to try to turn Sprint around Dec 19, 2007
He was CEO of AT&T Wireless services from 1997 to 2000, when it was the USA's largest operator. Telecom watchers say that Hesse faces a tough challenge. (USA Today -- Money)
AT&T Opens Network Dec 9, 2007
AT&T Wireless Services Inc. CEO Ralph de la Vega told in an interview Wednesday that users can "use any handset on our network you want ... we don't prohibit or it or even police it.". Siegel later clarified that the phone must work over GSM, but otherwise confirmed de la Vega's comments. (PC World)
Viewpoint: Looking for spectrum Oct 5, 2007
AT&T is seeking a license to return to India where AT&T Wireless Services, now a part of Cingular Wireless, used to be a partner in a cellular phone company until 2005. Hinduja TMT, which exited a similar venture in 2006, is also looking to come back. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
India's Choked Wireless Doesn't Need New Moguls: Andy Mukherjee Oct 4, 2007
AT&T Inc. is seeking a license to return to India where AT&T Wireless Services Inc., now a part of Cingular Wireless LLC, used to be a partner in a cellular-phone company until 2005. Hinduja TMT Ltd., which exited a similar venture in 2006, is also looking to come back. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Class action lawsuit over AT&T cell phone service to proceed Aug 18, 2007
Shroyer had switched his AT&T cell phone accounts to Cingular after Atlanta-based Cingular's $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. in October 2004. Shroyer claimed Cingular let AT&T's service deteriorate in a scheme to force AT&T customers to switch to Cingular under less favorable contract terms. (International Herald Tribune)
Avenue A/Razorfish Names CEO Jul 26, 2007
He was formerly CEO of Calla Bay, a clothing retailer, and a sales executive at AT&T Wireless Services. . (MediaWeek.com)
AT&T profit jumps 61 percent on benefits of mergers Jul 25, 2007
Cingular bought AT&T Wireless Services in 2004 for $41 billion, creating the largest U.S. mobile-phone service. Stephenson is counting on revenue from wireless and television services as customers drop their home-phone lines in favor of mobile phones or digital voice plans from cable companies. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Telecom: Back from the Dead Jun 21, 2007
In a key deal in February of that year, Cingular Wireless agreed to buy AT&T Wireless Services for about $41 billion. Soon the consolidation shifted into overdrive. (BusinessWeek)
iPhone requires iTunes account Jun 14, 2007
Apple will require customers to establish a separate account with its online media service in addition to one with AT&T Wireless Services Inc., which has signed an exclusive U.S. distribution deal for the iPhone. The move will allow Apple to create its own billing relationship with iPhone customers, rather than collecting payments for any iTunes purchases they make via the mobile operator. (InfoWorld)
Cellphones hit fashion's runway as accessories May 6, 2007
"We have to be clever about how to make it attractive to get a reasonably priced additional phone," says David Christopher, chief marketing officer for AT&T Wireless Services. "I classify it as a big opportunity and not one we've completely solved.". (USA Today -- Tech)
Infoimaging Index Apr 29, 2007
AT&T Wireless Services (nyse: - - ). Matsushita Electric (nyse: - - ). (Forbes -- Technology)
Duke's Lindsey Harding Wins 2007 Naismith Trophy Apr 3, 2007
"For the third straight year, AT&T is proud to give the fans a voice in selecting the winner of the Naismith Trophy," said Marc Lefar, AT&T Wireless Services' Chief Marketing Officer. "And they chose the best in the nation in Lindsey Harding. She helped make Duke one of the best teams in college basketball this season.". (Theacc.com)
