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The $34 billion deal from two companies you’ve likely never heard of

Adam Allington Oct 31, 2016
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The $34 billion deal from two companies you’ve likely never heard of

Adam Allington Oct 31, 2016
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The blockbuster deals just keep on coming. Today — it’s the turn of the telecommunications industry. Century Link and Level 3 Communications announced a $34 billion tie up early this morning. These two companies aren’t exactly household names, but they play a big role in the way you experience the internet.

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