Nextel - more to come ?

When Sprint/Nextel merger rumors started a while ago, I certainly hoped that there would be a competing bid for Nextel from others. So far it has not happened and that is quite surprising.

Nextel, with its loyal (and unique) customer base should be attractive to the likes of Verizon and SBC. While SBC may still be digesting its recent buy (along with BellSouth, via Cingular) of AT&T Wireless, Verizon has no such problems.

A race to get Nextel would also surely help Bill Miller extend his 13-year S&P-beating streak!