AT&T just announced that they’re buying T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom for $US39 billion. [AT&T] .
We’re not sure where this rumour starts, but the latest potential buyer of Sprint being whispered about is none other that Google Again. The rumours first started late last year, and now they’re back, though there’s a some substance to this one. Google and Sprint are already partnered on a next-gen WiMAX venture, and as Android slowly finds its way into users hands Google could benefit from a nationwide wireless infrastructure. And we know it has the cash and that Sprint’s looking for a buyer. It could happen, but we wouldn’t hold our breath. [Kansas City Star]
Blockbuster has offered US$6 minimum per share to buy out Circuit City, with the intention of creating a US$18 billion global retail enterprise. You can almost see the point of mixing media and device retail, but is this actually a good move for two companies facing a not-so-bright future? Read more in the Blockbuster press release after the jump. [PCWorld]
It seems that Bill is going to eat more than one burger before he leaves Microsoft. After countless rumours, it is now official: they want to buy Yahoo for $31 per share, for a total of $44.6 billion in cash and stock. Check The Other Steve’s love letter to the Yahoo board of directors after the jump and take our poll: what do you think about the idea of a MS Yahoo roaming the Intarwebs?
