Spotify Teams With Sprint on a Mobile Music Plan

The deal gives Sprint customers in the United States free access to Spotify’s paid version for up to six months, and further discounts beyond that.



Vivendi Declined SoftBank’s Lucrative Offer for Universal

The Japanese phone carrier’s proposal of $8.5 billion for Universal Media Group was believed by some analysts to represent a $2 billion premium over its value.

    

Sprint and SoftBank Near Agreement to Restrict Use of Chinese Suppliers

Sprint Nextel and SoftBank, its Japanese suitor, are expected to accept restrictions from American law enforcement officials on the companies’ ability to pick telecommunications suppliers.