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Alcatel and Lucent to Merge

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the come-together dept.

Cappella writes "It is confirmed. Alcatel and Lucent are combining to form a USD $25 billion entity. This marks a new wave of telecommunications company consolidation in the next few months to come." They first tried to work out a merger five years ago, but finally, at long last, it's come to fruition.

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  1. AT&T by HoosierPeschke · · Score: 5, Funny

    Soooooooo will they rename themselves Western Electric and merge with AT&T?

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    1. Re:AT&T by Espectr0 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Since the new company will be headquartered in Paris, it would have to be French Electric.

      Don't worry. The US branch would be called Freedom Electric.

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  2. Re:Bets On The New Name by C.A.+Nony+Mouse · · Score: 5, Funny

    Accident.

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  3. Oh goody! by cubicledrone · · Score: 3, Funny

    $25 billion? That should be good for at least ten thousand layoffs. Middle managers are right now compliing lists of people who just bought homes or just re-financed. Hey, Bob over there just got a new car! Oh yeah, he's out with the first group.

    Layoffs for all! Bonuses and parties for the rest! THERE'S CAKE IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM!

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  4. Re:Bets On The New Name by stox · · Score: 4, Funny

    Lucatania, a perfect target for the Germans.

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