Verizon, Microsoft Make Long-term Bets on a Wireless Future

Name: Verizon, Microsoft Make Long-term Bets on a Wireless Future
Uploaded: 2013-09-04T00:28:59Z
Duration: P355S
Description: Two big deals are shaking up the tech and telecommunications industry. Microsoft has bought Nokia's smartphone business for $7.2 billion and Verizon announced it was buying out Vodaphone's stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion. Judy Woodruff talks to Cecilia Kang of The Washington Post about the long-term impact.

Clip: 09/03/2013 | 5m 55s

Two big deals are shaking up the tech and telecommunications industry. Microsoft has bought Nokia's smartphone business for $7.2 billion and Verizon announced it was buying out Vodaphone's stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion. Judy Woodruff talks to Cecilia Kang of The Washington Post about the long-term impact.

Aired: 09/03/13

Rating: NR

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