]> http://www.skipbx.com/taxonomy/term/5308/0 Auto generated by aggregator2 autotaxonomy en http://www.skipbx.com/virgin_mobile_usa_to_acquire_helio_in_39_million_deal.html <p>Not completely unexpected, Virgin Mobile USA has today announced that it will indeed be taking over Helio. The MVNO joint-venture between SK Telecom and Earthlink has struggled to find even a modicum of success in a competitive and cut-throat US wireless market. And, it seems that Helio's financial troubles have finally come to a head with [...]</p> Into Mobile acquire acquisition announcements buyout earthlink financial helio mvno partnerships sk telecom virgin virgin group virgin mobile virgin mobile usa Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:11:39 +0000 http://www.skipbx.com/virgin_mobile_usa_to_take_over_helio.html <p>While no official announcement has yet been made, the Financial Times is reporting that a source close to the situation has indicated that a tentative agreement has been struck between Virgin Mobile USA and Helio. The deal would have Helio essentially being absorbed within Virgin Mobile USA's larger wireless network. Virgin Mobile USA and Helio have [...]</p> Into Mobile acquisition buyout earthlink financial helio merger partnerships rumors sk sk telecom takeover virgin virgin mobile virgin mobile usa Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:41:49 +0000 http://www.skipbx.com/virgin_mobile_usa_confirms_negotiations_with_sk_telecom.html <p>Just yesterday SK Telecom made an official announcement claiming that rumors regarding a possible merger between Virgin Mobile USA and Helio were "groundless." Today, however, is another story altogether. Turns out the two companies, Virgin Mobile USA and SK Telecom, are actually in early talks to hash out possible strategic partnerships. One scenario has SK Telecom [...]</p> Into Mobile announcements helio partnerships sk telecom virgin mobile virgin mobile usa Wed, 14 May 2008 18:01:08 +0000 http://www.skipbx.com/sk_telecom_rebuffs_virgin_mobile_usa_and_helio_merger_rumors.html <p>Following market speculation that SK Telecom, Helio's sole remaining parent, was negotiating with Virgin Mobile USA to orchestrate a possible merger between the two companies, the South Korean carrier has announced that rumors regarding Virgin Mobile USA's acquisition of Helio were "groundless." SK Telecom wants us to know that it remains "committed" to Helio but that [...]</p> Into Mobile announcements helio partnerships sk telecom skt virgin mobile virgin mobile usa Tue, 13 May 2008 19:05:21 +0000 http://www.skipbx.com/sk_telecom_looking_to_buy_virgin_mobile_usa_helio_virgin_mobile_usa_merger_talks_under_way.html <p>With Helio burning through cash like it's going out of style, the youth-targeted MVNO could really use a helping hand. And, what better way to position yourself as the premier MVNO in the US than to buy up your closest rival. Reports are circulating that SK Telecom, Helio's only remaining parent company, and Virgin Mobile USA [...]</p> Into Mobile earthlink financial helio merger partnerships rumors sk telecom skt virgin mobile virgin mobile usa vmusa Thu, 08 May 2008 21:10:13 +0000