(Reuters)

If you were afraid that would spur Verizon to retaliate by acquiring third-place carrier Sprint, good news: Verizon Wireless CEO Daniel Mead told Reuters, "We're not interested in Sprint. We don't need them." Dude. Harsh. The has feelings too, okay?

(All Things Digital)

Speaking of the AT&T/T-Mobile deal, you might wonder what happens should it pass U.S. regulatory approval? Well, T-Mobile might not mind so much: it's got AT&T on the hook for $3 billion, a slice of spectrum, a roaming agreement if the merger fails to pass muster. Alas, T-Mobile does have to return AT&T's engagement ring, which is a priceless heirloom that once belonged to Ma Bell.

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