t-mobile looking at an "IPO" stock spinoff

[wsj]

The owner of T-Mobile USA, the fourth-largest U.S. wireless
provider, is exploring an initial public offering or spin
off of the business, according to people familiar with the
matter, as it seeks ways to jump-start the carrier and
assuage disenchanted shareholders.

T-Mobile's parent, German giant Deutsche Telekom AG, has recently
held discussions with a number of banks, including Deutsche Bank AG,
about underwriting an IPO for the unit, according to people
familiar with the matter.
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On 2010-02-05, danny burstein wrote:
[wsj]

The owner of T-Mobile USA, the fourth-largest U.S. wireless
provider, is exploring an initial public offering or spin
off of the business, according to people familiar with the
matter, as it seeks ways to jump-start the carrier and
assuage disenchanted shareholders.

T-Mobile's parent, German giant Deutsche Telekom AG, has recently
held discussions with a number of banks, including Deutsche Bank AG,
about underwriting an IPO for the unit, according to people
familiar with the matter.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...344942342.html

For what it is worth DT is also currently attempting to merge
T-Mobile UK with Orange, I think with Orange's management in
control. It seems like DT is starting to move themselves out
of the business.

Dennis Ferguson

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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...344942342.html

For what it is worth DT is also currently attempting to merge
T-Mobile UK with Orange, I think with Orange's management in
control. It seems like DT is starting to move themselves out
of the business.

Which also might mean that they no longer want to make major investments
in their network upgrade.

It seems like orange is running out of control over their business and its the reason why they are opting to merge with T-mobile.