Sommer tries to head off trouble in the U.S. Senate; Deutsche Telekom hires Washington law firm
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This article discusses the acquisition efforts of Deutsche Telekom in the United States and the opposition in the U.S. Senate. Deutsche Telekom's is negotiations for the takeover of Voicestream Wireless Communications has raised concerns in the Senate and the Federal Trade Commission because it is 58% owned by the German government.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Deutsche Telekom puts T-mobile plans on hold
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Deutsche Telekom AG delayed listing its mobile telephone business until it can manage its $50 billion purchase of VoiceStream Wireless Corp.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Deutsche Telekom better be expecting a call from the FBI
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The deregulation of the US telecommunication industry has resulted in FBI scrutiny of potential acquisitions involving US and foreign telecommunications companies. The latest company to come under FBI scrutiny is Deutsche Telekom in its bid for Voicestream Wireless Corp.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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