Masayoshi Son's Hunt for a Wireless Deal

Masayoshi Son's Hunt for a Wireless Deal

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The video discusses Sprint's strategic options under Masayoshi Son's leadership. Sprint is considering a merger with T-Mobile, which would be controlled by Deutsche Telecom, or acquiring Charter to strengthen its position in the 5G market. The video highlights the challenges Sprint faces in the 4G LTE market and the potential benefits of combining Sprint's airwaves with a cable company's infrastructure. Masayoshi Son is keen on making a deal to improve Sprint's competitive position.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two strategic options Masayoshi Son is considering for Sprint?

Selling Sprint to T-Mobile or acquiring Charter

Merging Sprint with Verizon or AT&T

Selling Sprint to Deutsche Telecom or acquiring Comcast

Merging Sprint with Vodafone or Orange

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Masayoshi Son is considering acquiring Charter?

To sell Charter to T-Mobile

To merge Charter with Deutsche Telecom

To gain control over a combined wireless and cable company

To enter the European market

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Masayoshi Son eager to make a deal for Sprint?

Sprint has no competition in the market

Sprint is thriving in the 4G LTE market

Sprint is struggling in the 4G LTE market

Sprint is leading in 5G technology

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential benefit of combining Sprint with a cable company?

It would increase Sprint's debt

It would make Sprint less competitive

It would improve Sprint's position in a 5G world

It would reduce Sprint's market share

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How could Sprint's airwaves become more valuable?

By being leased to Verizon

By being sold to AT&T

By being used in a 5G world

By being used in a 3G network