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US Cellular closes Sprint deal, announces dividend

United States Cellular Corp., the sixth-largest cellphone carrier in the country, on Friday closed on the sale of some of its Midwestern markets to No. 3 Sprint Nextel Corp. and announced that it's handing over the proceeds to shareholders through a special dividend. Full story

Dish asks FCC to suspend review of SoftBank's Sprint bid

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp <DISH.O> asked U.S. regulators on Thursday to stop reviewing SoftBank Corp's <9984.T> proposed acquisition of Sprint Nextel Corp's <S.N>, citing the Japanese company's reported attempt to thwart its bid for the U.S. wireless carrier. Full story

Dish plans debt sale to fund Sprint offer

(Reuters) - Dish Network Corp said on Tuesday it will sell $2.5 billion in debt to help fund a $25 billion bid for Sprint Nextel Corp, and that it believes it has answered all questions posed by a special committee of Sprint's board. Full story

Cramer's Mad Dash: Won't Bet on Sprint

   Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping an eye on Sprint and the DISH Network.

Clearwire deal gets support from 2nd advisory firm

Clearwire Corp., which operates a wireless data network, on Monday said a second shareholder advisory firm, Egan-Jones, has endorsed the buyout of minority shareholders by Sprint Nextel Corp. Full story

Exclusive: SoftBank asks banks not to finance Dish's Sprint bid

NEW YORK (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp is playing it rough in its attempt to keep Dish Network Corp from breaking up its $20.1 billion deal to take control of Sprint Nextel Corp. Full story

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Exclusive: Softbank asks banks not to finance Dish's Sprint bid - sources

Proxy firms divided on Clearwire-Sprint deal

Dish chair dares Softbank to raise bid for Sprint

Ergen says Dish must prevail in bidding war for Sprint

Dish Network profit drops 40 percent; subscription growth falls

SoftBank to meet Sprint investors, many eye higher bid

Clearwire says Sprint offer best option for minority stockholders

Dish chairman asserts U.S. advantage in Sprint bid

T-Mobile shares rise in NYSE debut

SoftBank slams Dish's Sprint bid, rules out sweeteners

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  Ergen on Sprint: 'We're Offering a Higher Price'

Dish Network Chairman and CEO Charlie Ergen tells the USA Today that Dish is offering a higher price for Sprint and that his company has an advantage because it's American.

  Faber Report: Wireless Earnings Roundup

CNBC's David Faber reports the quarterly numbers on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.

  Faber Report: Sprint Mulling DISH, SoftBank Offers

CNBC's David Faber reports Sprint will form a special committee to negotiate bids with Dish and SoftBank.

  Sprint: Bull vs. Bear Debate

The FMHR traders face-off on the buy or sell trade on Sprint's monster bull run. Also, CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports the SeaWorld IPO roadshow begins today.

  Faber: Clearwire's Spectrum Plan

CNBC's David Faber reports highlights from Clearwire's proxy statement, and the company's intention to engage in discussions with Dish and Sprint.

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A woman walks past a Sprint store in New York's financial district, October 15, 2012. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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