Telecoms Slip As Traders Move On From Earnings - Telecoms Roundup

Shares of telecommunications companies gave back some of their gains associated with strong earnings. Verizon Communications continued preparations for "5G" network service by agreeing to pay broadband and cable provider WideOpenWest $225 million for fiber network assets in the Chicago area.

-Rob Curran, rob.curran@dowjones.com

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August 02, 2017 16:43 ET (20:43 GMT)