Comments on: AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/ All About Mobile 2.0 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:14:14 -0600 hourly 1 By: Jose http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-442612 Jose Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:28:43 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-442612 Does this means that i am now at&t cuzz i was centennial few months ago. i have a 2 year contract with centennial since november. does this get affected, and last, can i change my cellphone for the iphone in the middle of my contract? Does this means that i am now at&t cuzz i was centennial few months ago. i have a 2 year contract with centennial since november. does this get affected, and last, can i change my cellphone for the iphone in the middle of my contract?

]]> By: a.d. http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-434664 a.d. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:58:52 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-434664 will centenial cust be m2m with att cell phone users will centenial cust be m2m with att cell phone users

]]> By: 2008 Year End Acquisitions Post » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-428869 2008 Year End Acquisitions Post » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:10:18 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-428869 [...] Communications is a cellular service provider. TechCrunch | Press Release [...] [...] Communications is a cellular service provider. TechCrunch | Press Release [...]

]]> By: chief's wife http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-428411 chief's wife Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:35:02 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-428411 i agree...i think if we have been paying for service with centennial and all, and we have service with them, it's for a reason..so they should give us some incentive for being strong-armed into switching...like free phone upgrades or something...then i'd be satisfied. i agree…i think if we have been paying for service with centennial and all, and we have service with them, it’s for a reason..so they should give us some incentive for being strong-armed into switching…like free phone upgrades or something…then i’d be satisfied.

]]> By: New blog of root37gmailcom » Blog Archive » Comment on AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million by AT&T buys ... http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-428219 New blog of root37gmailcom » Blog Archive » Comment on AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million by AT&T buys ... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:46:32 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-428219 [...] Comment on AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million by AT&T buys … [...] [...] Comment on AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million by AT&T buys … [...]

]]> By: zamo http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-427756 zamo Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:29:44 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-427756 dude, you don't know what you r talking about. CentennialPR has the best coverage, signal and voice clarity in PR. Actually AT&T pays Centennial for data services and antennas. Read n investigate first, then talk. dude, you don’t know what you r talking about. CentennialPR has the best coverage, signal and voice clarity in PR. Actually AT&T pays Centennial for data services and antennas. Read n investigate first, then talk.

]]> By: Logansport_Indiana_customer http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-425976 Logansport_Indiana_customer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:26:35 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-425976 My thoughs exactly! I've wanted an iPhone (or other SmartPhone alternatives), but the choices at Centennial are very limited. When will we see a "trickle-down effect" where phones like the iPhone are available to us Centennial users? My thoughs exactly! I’ve wanted an iPhone (or other SmartPhone alternatives), but the choices at Centennial are very limited. When will we see a “trickle-down effect” where phones like the iPhone are available to us Centennial users?

]]> By: Nawana http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-425399 Nawana Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:08:51 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-425399 dO WE STILL GET FREE INCOMEING TEXTES AND CALLS dO WE STILL GET FREE INCOMEING TEXTES AND CALLS

]]> By: centennialcustomer http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-425210 centennialcustomer Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:29:30 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-425210 I'm a Centennial customer in Indiana...so does this mean I'm now going to have the better At&t options, such as the iphone and other things only At&t offers? Or is nothing going to change for Centennial customers? That would be horrible because I hate Centennial but it's the only provider that works in the rural area I live in. I’m a Centennial customer in Indiana…so does this mean I’m now going to have the better At&t options, such as the iphone and other things only At&t offers? Or is nothing going to change for Centennial customers? That would be horrible because I hate Centennial but it’s the only provider that works in the rural area I live in.

]]> By: Daisy http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-425209 Daisy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:14:05 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-425209 Hey! What about the free incoming calls and texts? I left AT&T . I do not want to go backwards. I agree with you. Hey! What about the free incoming calls and texts? I left AT&T . I do not want to go backwards. I agree with you.

]]> By: AT&T Death Star Swallows Smaller Ship : tinyComb http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-425151 AT&T Death Star Swallows Smaller Ship : tinyComb Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:26:42 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-425151 [...] CG November 8, 2008 | jason | acquisition  | [...] [...] CG November 8, 2008 | jason | acquisition  | [...]

]]> By: AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million (BlackBerry Bytes) | BlackBerry Cool http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424727 AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million (BlackBerry Bytes) | BlackBerry Cool Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:57:48 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424727 [...] |via MobileCrunch| [...] [...] |via MobileCrunch| [...]

]]> By: Taylor Beatty http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424520 Taylor Beatty Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:24:00 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424520 AT and T is big but Verizon is becoming more and more of a threat. take a look at Jim Cramer's interview with the CEO of Verizon: http://www.equedia.com/blog/view.php/Jim-Cramer-Goes-In-Depth-on-Verizon-and-Talks-to-Verizon-CEO-Ivan-Seidenberg AT and T is big but Verizon is becoming more and more of a threat. take a look at Jim Cramer’s interview with the CEO of Verizon:

http://www.equedia.com/blog/view.php/Jim-Cramer-Goes-In-Depth-on-Verizon-and-Talks-to-Verizon-CEO-Ivan-Seidenberg

]]> By: Ori Matalon http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424507 Ori Matalon Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:19:05 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424507 We will probably see many mergers in the next 1-2 years... this is the current climate. Any idea what happens with the current contracts that customers have? will AT&T espect it? my comments at http://www.commentino.com/orim We will probably see many mergers in the next 1-2 years… this is the current climate.
Any idea what happens with the current contracts that customers have? will AT&T espect it?

my comments at http://www.commentino.com/orim

]]> By: DemoGeek http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424501 DemoGeek Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:36:16 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424501 If AT&T can make some considerations for the existing contract holders, particularly if they want to upgrade to iPhone then that would be a better news than this. If AT&T can make some considerations for the existing contract holders, particularly if they want to upgrade to iPhone then that would be a better news than this.

]]> By: AT&TWIFE http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424479 AT&TWIFE Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:13:40 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424479 Hey---big deal. AT&T is the RICHEST TELE-COMM in the world. Know what they are doing in HARTFORD CT to the old SNET/SBC employees? And, I don't care if the employees are union, or not---AT&T goes out and buys companies --spending money like there's no tomorrow, then they cry freaking POVERTY with their workers. Next year, the union contract is up for HARTFORD, and you betcha---AT&T will cut the benefits like crazy. And before all you people out there attack this-call it what you will, but when ANY COMPANY in the USA has almost a billion dollars to spend on aquiring another company and even more in reserve---yet, plays cutthroat with its own workers, that's rape. Just remember it was the unions who brought you/us all---decent wages and family benefits. This country was built on the backs of the union worker--and AT&T is fat and rich. When a company can spend a reasonable amount of money to put back into their workers pockets---to give back---that would be the OLD American spirit. That is the thing we all need to do now, instead of hoarding money and cutting jobs and sending these long time/long held USA jobs --- outside the USA or overseas--or outsourcing in other parts of the USA. It's the thing these big companies SHOULD do, but will they? We'll all have to hold our collective breath--and see. As for now, again, in Hartford, CT---the service for what was once ---the PRIDE of the telecomm world---good old--LITTLE SNET---and run into the ground by AT&T. Careless, greedy, concerned only with the bottom line! Not surprised at all by this aquisition---AT&T is now posturing to sell off CT-land--that is, its old SNET operation. It's running lean & mean and cutting OT. Who would every want AT&T service in the state? The service calls back up for 3 to 5 day waiting times, service men&women should be doing all the work HERE, but AT&T contracts out the work and then the work is done sub-par--and what people don't know is that it's not your old-friendly-KNOWLEDGEABLE SNET-AT&T man/woman on the job, it's JOE-JOBBER-CONTRACTOR out who does crap work. Result again, is that AT&T's customer service rating--once the HIGHEST In the nation for SNET-land--now--in the big dumper---thanks to the Corporate mindset--GREED & BLEED! Read this as a warning--AT&T is not in the charity business, no--they deserve to make a profit--like any other business. The question is, when is--enough, enough? AT&T will soon leave CT--that's my prediction. They have no reason to stay--they've ruined the old SNET and raped and pillaged their workforce. Hey—big deal. AT&T is the RICHEST TELE-COMM in the world. Know what they are doing in HARTFORD CT to the old SNET/SBC employees? And, I don’t care if the employees are union, or not—AT&T goes out and buys companies –spending money like there’s no tomorrow, then they cry freaking POVERTY with their workers. Next year, the union contract is up for HARTFORD, and you betcha—AT&T will cut the benefits like crazy. And before all you people out there attack this-call it what you will, but when ANY COMPANY in the USA has almost a billion dollars to spend on aquiring another company and even more in reserve—yet, plays cutthroat with its own workers, that’s rape. Just remember it was the unions who brought you/us all—decent wages and family benefits. This country was built on the backs of the union worker–and AT&T is fat and rich. When a company can spend a reasonable amount of money to put back into their workers pockets—to give back—that would be the OLD American spirit. That is the thing we all need to do now, instead of hoarding money and cutting jobs and sending these long time/long held USA jobs — outside the USA or overseas–or outsourcing in other parts of the USA. It’s the thing these big companies SHOULD do, but will they? We’ll all have to hold our collective breath–and see. As for now, again, in Hartford, CT—the service for what was once —the PRIDE of the telecomm world—good old–LITTLE SNET—and run into the ground by AT&T. Careless, greedy, concerned only with the bottom line! Not surprised at all by this aquisition—AT&T is now posturing to sell off CT-land–that is, its old SNET operation. It’s running lean & mean and cutting OT. Who would every want AT&T service in the state? The service calls back up for 3 to 5 day waiting times, service men&women should be doing all the work HERE, but AT&T contracts out the work and then the work is done sub-par–and what people don’t know is that it’s not your old-friendly-KNOWLEDGEABLE SNET-AT&T man/woman on the job, it’s JOE-JOBBER-CONTRACTOR out who does crap work. Result again, is that AT&T’s customer service rating–once the HIGHEST In the nation for SNET-land–now–in the big dumper—thanks to the Corporate mindset–GREED & BLEED! Read this as a warning–AT&T is not in the charity business, no–they deserve to make a profit–like any other business. The question is, when is–enough, enough? AT&T will soon leave CT–that’s my prediction. They have no reason to stay–they’ve ruined the old SNET and raped and pillaged their workforce.

]]> By: wisdom http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424473 wisdom Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:31:10 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424473 Had not heard this news. I am an AT&T customer though. Had not heard this news. I am an AT&T customer though.

]]> By: chris http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424462 chris Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:29:33 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424462 I am centennial for a reason. AT&T suckz where I live and they are to high. So I hope it does not change anything for us because I will drop my cell phone. I am centennial for a reason. AT&T suckz where I live and they are to high. So I hope it does not change anything for us because I will drop my cell phone.

]]> By: Matt Karazin http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424460 Matt Karazin Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:44:44 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424460 Maybe this will help with AT&T's service problems in some areas of the midwest... I still experience days where text messages and voicemails are delivered hours late. Maybe this will help with AT&T’s service problems in some areas of the midwest… I still experience days where text messages and voicemails are delivered hours late.

]]> By: Misc Ramblings and Link Love - 9 Nov 08 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424459 Misc Ramblings and Link Love - 9 Nov 08 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:22:25 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424459 [...] AT&T Buys Centennial Wireless for $944 million [...] [...] AT&T Buys Centennial Wireless for $944 million [...]

]]> By: phenom http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424449 phenom Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:51:29 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424449 Good to see mergers in current economic turmoil http://vidsonly.blogspot.com Good to see mergers in current economic turmoil

http://vidsonly.blogspot.com

]]> By: AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million | Tech News - Business News And Social Networking http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424446 AT&T buys Centennial for $944 million | Tech News - Business News And Social Networking Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:03:09 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424446 [...] From mobilecrunch [...] [...] From mobilecrunch [...]

]]> By: Paul http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424443 Paul Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:35:26 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424443 Much cheaper per subscriber than VZW is paying for Alltel! Much cheaper per subscriber than VZW is paying for Alltel!

]]> By: Walt Ribeiro http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424430 Walt Ribeiro Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:12:46 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424430 I'm unsure about the effectiveness of all these buy-ups but I suppose this is a smart move. I wonder what the overall bandwidth would be. Hopefully this increases some of AT&T's weak spots throughout its coverage. I’m unsure about the effectiveness of all these buy-ups but I suppose this is a smart move. I wonder what the overall bandwidth would be. Hopefully this increases some of AT&T’s weak spots throughout its coverage.

]]> By: Todd http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2008/11/07/att-buys-centennial-for-944-million/comment-page-1/#comment-424427 Todd Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:54:26 +0000 http://www.mobilecrunch.com/?p=5464#comment-424427 seems like a good thing. consolidation is needed in the cellular space. seems like a good thing. consolidation is needed in the cellular space.

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