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What would entry into Canada really mean for Verizon (if it is coming)?

TORONTO – With Wednesday’s announcement that Mobilicity has entered into talks with new potential buyers, it’s a likely possibility that any offer for the struggling carrier would be considerably lower than the $380 million Telus was willing to pay to acquire Mobilicity before that deal was rejected by the federal government. That’s a scenario that Scotia Capital analyst Jeff Fan had suggested may happen back in May. Of today’s news, Fan told Cartt.ca in an email that if there is a deal it is likely not as ideal, as the price may be “too low or contingent on other events…otherwise...