Technology, Media & Telecommunications

UPDATE 2-GE, Comcast agree on NBC Universal valuation - source 2:39am GMT

* GE, Comcast agree on valuation of around $30 bln-source Full Article

Sprint Nextel to invest more in Clearwire-WSJ 1:37am GMT

NEW YORK, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp . is preparing to pump at least $1 billion more into Clearwire Corp., the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Full Article

Skype to get independence -- for better or worse Friday, 6 Nov 2009

* Skype set for independence after eBay deal clears hurdle Full Article

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Softbank leads in new user signups for 3rd month 4:57am GMT

TOKYO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Softbank Corp , Japan's No.3 wireless carrier, outran its bigger rivals for the third straight month in October in the number of net new users it signed up thanks to demand for Apple Inc's iPhone. Full Article

Microsoft India seeing good response to Windows 7 6:45am GMT

NEW DELHI, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The Indian unit of Microsoft is seeing a good early response to Windows 7, its recently launched operating system, its chairman said on Monday. Full Article

Rohm slashes outlook by 40 pct, eyes weak H2 demand 9:00am GMT

* Cuts annual net profit forecast to Y6 bln, below consensus Full Article

News Corp launches free channel in Italy Friday, 6 Nov 2009

MILAN, Nov 6 (Reuters) - News Corp said on Friday it will launch a free digital terrestrial television channel in Italy next month in a move that heats up competition with Italy's Mediaset and state broadcaster RAI. Full Article

UPDATE 1-Inmarsat Q3 revenue up 8.7 pct, says on track 7:35am GMT

LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - British satellite communications firm Inmarsat posted a 8.7 percent rise in third-quarter revenue on Monday and said it was continuing to achieve growth in its mobile services for maritime, land and air. Full Article