Verizon Lands a Wireless Spectrum Gold Mine

Back in 2002, Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) launched an ad touting the performance of its
wireless service with the now-famous tagline: "Can you hear me now?" In the
wake of last week's deal to acquire $3.6 billion in spectrum from a consortium
of cable companies, the world can hear the company very well – and that roar
of thunder represents a paradigm shift in the wireless communications sector.
The deal with SpectrumCo – a joint venture of Time Warner Cable