The Cellular Conquest: Why Verizon Bought Alltel
In 2008, Verizon Communications, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, made a massive acquisition that shook the cellular industry. It bought Alltel Corporation, a regional wireless carrier, for a staggering $28.1 billion. This deal was one of the largest mergers and acquisitions in the history of the telecommunications industry. But what drove … Read more