<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Verizon</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/technology/washtech/companies/verizon?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><description>Verizon</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[MCI Calls Qwest's Bid 'Superior' to Verizon's]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11647-2005Apr23.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11647-2005Apr23.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MCI Inc.'s board of directors embraced a cash-rich offer from Qwest Communications International Inc. after months of saying the company was a financially weaker and strategically less desirable merger partner than Verizon Communications Inc.<br><FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qwest Raises Its Bid for MCI A Third Time]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8104-2005Apr21.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8104-2005Apr21.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Qwest Communications International Inc. yesterday increased its bid for MCI Inc. by more than $800 million, trying for the fourth time to woo the Ashburn company to abandon its plans to merge with Verizon Communications Inc.]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merger Critics Seek Telecom Regulation]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2400-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2400-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The proposed acquisitions of AT&T Corp. by SBC Communications Inc. and MCI Inc. by Verizon Communications Inc. raise questions about how smaller players will be able to compete, critics told the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust, competition policy and consumer rights.<FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</ B></FONT></b>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCI, Verizon Move to Close $7.65 Billion Merger]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48299-2005Apr12.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48299-2005Apr12.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MCI Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. moved ahead yesterday to close their $7.65 billion merger despite uncertainty about how much support the companies could get for the deal.]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon Agrees to Buy Large MCI Stake]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40350-2005Apr9.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40350-2005Apr9.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Verizon said Saturday it agreed to pay $1.1 billion in cash to purchase the shares of MCI's largest shareholder in an attempt to lock up its deal to buy MCI and shut out rival Qwest.<FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qwest's MCI Bid Born of Need to Expand Its Base]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35831-2005Apr7.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35831-2005Apr7.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Qwest Communications International Inc., hot to outbid a rival and acquire a big telecommunications company, boasted that its offer was "obviously superior."]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[AOL to Introduce Internet Phone Service]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32849-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32849-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[America Online Inc. today plans to offer  local and long-distance phone service via the Internet in Washington and 43 other cities, the latest entry in an increasingly crowded market that includes the major cable and telecommunications companies.]]></description><author> David A. Vise</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Shareholders Criticize MCI Decision]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32840-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32840-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MCI Inc. rejected an offer from Qwest Communications International Inc. for a third time late Tuesday, leading some MCI shareholders to grouse that they will vote against MCI's existing agreement to merge with Verizon Communications Inc.]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCI Again Rejects Qwest Merger Offer]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28449-2005Apr5.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28449-2005Apr5.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MCI Inc.'s board of directors late Tuesday rejected Qwest Communications International Inc.'s $8.9 billion offer, spurning the company's bid for a third time in favor of Verizon Communications Inc.<FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCI Encourages Qwest To Reopen Merger Talks]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20155-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20155-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  NEW YORK, April 1  --  MCI Inc. invited Qwest Communications International Inc. to reopen merger talks Friday, just three days after the long-distance phone company agreed to a sweetened $7.65 billion buyout from Verizon Communications Inc. and a day after Qwest raised its bid to nearly $9 billion.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Second  Time, Qwest  Raises Bid to Win MCI]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17518-2005Mar31.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17518-2005Mar31.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Qwest Communications International Inc. Thursday pressed ahead in its efforts to win MCI Inc., adding $1.1 billion in cash to its previous bid for a total offer of $8.9 billion.<FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qwest Mulls Proxy Fight, Will Increase Bid]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14486-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14486-2005Mar30.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Qwest's current offer of $8.45 billion in cash and stock is already $800 million more than what Verizon has agreed to pay for MCI. <FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCI Accepts Sweetened Verizon Bid Over Qwest]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11437-2005Mar29.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11437-2005Mar29.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MCI and Verizon reaffirmed their intention to merge Tuesday as executives from Qwest contemplated whether to pursue a potentially hostile takeover or walk away from the protracted negotiations.<FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qwest Gives MCI a Week To Accept Bid]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7409-2005Mar28.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7409-2005Mar28.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Qwest Communications has given MCI one week to decide whether it will accept its $8.45 billion takeover bid, after which Qwest would withdraw the offer.<br><FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Name Here]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1909-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1909-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[District officials are seeking a company to pay up to $2 million per year to be a sponsor of RFK Stadium for Nationals games.]]></description><author> David Nakamura</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCI to Continue Talks With Qwest]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60931-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60931-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The MCI Inc. board of directors decided Wednesday to continue its dialogue with Qwest Communications International Inc. about the company's $8.45 billion takeover bid before reaching any conclusions about the offer's merit.<br><FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> David A. Vise</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Styles, High Stakes]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58447-2005Mar22.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58447-2005Mar22.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The leaders of Verizon and Qwest have emerged from similar backgrounds with remarkably different leadership styles, which they are bringing to bear in a high-stakes struggle to acquire MCI Inc.<br><FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweetened Offer Puts MCI on the Hot Seat]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45624-2005Mar17.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45624-2005Mar17.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Qwest Communications International Inc.  adding another stack of cash to its takeover offer, MCI's board of directors yesterday began weighing whether to sell their company for Qwest's dollars or Verizon's promise of long-term stability.]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qwest Raises MCI Offer]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42277-2005Mar16.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42277-2005Mar16.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Qwest Communications International Inc. increased its bid for MCI Inc. by more than $550 million in cash in its latest attempt to break up MCI's merger plans with Verizon Communications Inc., according to a source familiar with the deal. <FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Yuki Noguchi</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecom Chiefs Defend Proposed Mergers]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38649-2005Mar15.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38649-2005Mar15.html?nav=rss_technology/washtech/companies/verizon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:22:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four top telecommunications executives Tuesday defended two major proposed industry mergers as good for U.S. consumers and the economy before a Senate panel studying possible anticompetitive impacts of the deals.<br><FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size="-2" color="#666666"><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>]]></description><author> Mike Musgrove</author></item></channel></rss>