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More Telecom Deals Hardly a Sure Thing

Stock quotes in this article: VZ , T , S , DT , CMCSA , CLWR  

Verizon's (VZ Quote) $28 billion acquisition of Alltel may not spur the massive industry consolidation some investors are anticipating.

Instead of a radical reshaping of the U.S. telecom landscape, competitive dynamics and pricing will largely remain intact, analysts say.

Verizon will leapfrog AT&T (T Quote) to become the largest U.S. wireless carrier, with more than 80 million subscribers, but that doesn't necessarily mean the urge to merge will sweep the sector. ...

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