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Scott Moritz
For Scott Moritz's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Feb 9, 2021
Forget 5G, the U.S. and China are already fighting for 6G dominance
The first nations to develop and patent 6G will be the biggest winners in what some call the next industrial revolution.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2020
T-Mobile's fate rests with judge after last arguments in Sprint trial
T-Mobile US Inc.'s bid to buy wireless rival Sprint Corp. is in a judge's hands after the companies made their final plea for him to reject a state lawsuit seeking to block the deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 3, 2018
SoftBank names Sprint's Marcelo Claure COO after T-Mobile acquisition
SoftBank Group Corp. named Marcelo Claure chief operating officer, elevating Sprint Corp.'s top executive into a broader role after he negotiated a merger between the U.S. wireless operator and T-Mobile U.S. Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Nov 6, 2017
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son faces tough choices after dropping Sprint and T-Mobile tieup plan
Masayoshi Son, celebrated Japanese deal-maker, just negotiated himself into a corner.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2017
Sprint's revived merger discussions with T-Mobile show urgent hunt for deal
Sprint Corp.'s resumed talks about a potential merger with T-Mobile US Inc., being held at the same time as discussions with cable companies, shows the lengths billionaire Masayoshi Son is taking to build scale for a wireless carrier facing increasing competition in the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 24, 2017
In hunt for deal, Sprint said to look at options beyond T-Mobile
Wall Street is betting Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. will soon revive talks on a blockbuster merger, but a recent surge in demand for wireless assets has Sprint exploring other ways to unleash value.

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