Cingular Debating IPO Or Merger

Tue, Dec 23rd 2003 3:56pm — Mike Masnick

I almost hate to post this story, because it seems to come up in some variation every two months or so, but Cingular is reportedly looking into either merging with AT&T Wireless or going public. The IPO part is a bit new, as merger rumors involving all of the major carriers have been around for years - and only seemed to quiet down earlier this year when business was booming, and before number portability was a real issue. Of course, even if they do IPO, it won't stop the merger rumors - and could, in fact, fuel them.

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