Investopedia: Verizon, AT&T, And Vodafone - Here We Go Again

Large companies aren't really famous for being good at sharing. With that in mind, the shared ownership of Verizon Wireless between Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (Nasdaq:VOD) has always seemed inherently unstable. While the companies once contemplated an IPO for the business, the decision to maintain the status quo has led to nearly annual speculations as to whether the two companies will reach agreement on some sort of M&A transaction.  

Whether it's due to real interest or just the fact that the market is in a dry patch for news prior to the next earnings cycle, these rumors have heated up once again. In an interesting twist, rumors are now including AT&T (NYSE:T) as a potential third party to facilitate a transaction that would essentially split up Vodafone between the two American carriers.

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