What happened to AirTouch Communications?

AirTouch Communications Inc. is being acquired by Britain’s Vodafone Group PLC in a $56 billion cash-and-stock deal, giving Vodafone entry into the U.S. market and creating the world’s largest cellular phone company.

When did AirTouch become Verizon?

April 4, 2000
This wireless joint venture received regulatory approval in six months, and began operations as Verizon Wireless on April 4, 2000.

Who bought out Air Touch?

Vodafone Group PLC
Vodafone Group PLC agreed to buy AirTouch Communications Inc. for $58 billion of stock and cash, the biggest bet yet that wireless will be the communications technology of the future.

What is AirTouch Balayage?

The AirTouch technique is unique in that it uses air, versus traditional teasing and backcombing, to achieve a seamless blend of color. To attain this result, hair is parted into sections and highlighted in foils or clear film, as opposed to the freehand techniques that are used when creating balayage or ombre hair.

What was Verizon called in 1996?

NYNEX
In 1996, CEO and Chairman Raymond W. Smith orchestrated Bell Atlantic’s merger with NYNEX. When it merged, it moved its corporate headquarters from Philadelphia to New York City. NYNEX was consolidated into this name by 1997.

What was Verizon called in 1998?

Bell Atlantic changed its name to Verizon Communications in June 2000, when the Federal Communications Commission approved the US$64.7 billion Merger with telephone company GTE, nearly two years after the deal was proposed in July 1998.

What is the teasing method balayage?

We tease the hair to create a seamless blend without any hint of a blunt line. The idea is it pulls some hair out and away from the color so when everything comes backs together, there is a natural blend of highlights and base hair. You could say it’s kind of a hybrid balayage hair-painting foil technique, haha.

Did Verizon buy Cellular One?

Verizon, formerly known as Bell Atlantic Corp., recently renamed itself after completing its merger with GTE Corp. It is currently the nation’s largest wireless carrier, with 26.3 million voice and data customers.

Where was the headquarters of AirTouch Communications located?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. AirTouch Communications was a U.S.-based wireless telephone service provider, created as a spin-off on Pacific Telesis on April 1, 1994. Its headquarters were in One California in the Financial District, San Francisco, California.

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When did AirTouch merge with other wireless providers?

By 1996, all accounts were operated under the AirTouch name. Due to regulatory issues, the full merger was not completed until February 1998. As part of the merger, certain overlapping areas of coverage had to be sold to other wireless providers.

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