Yes, it would be logical for VZW to take a long and hard look at Sprint Nxtel where they can leverage synergies. However, VZW is still in deep with the AllTel merger.

A TMO purchase would make sense, if they can find the finances to pull it off. Sprint being forced to divest part of it's iDEN network in the Midwest will help.

In either case, there are a number of regulatory hurdles to overcome. As it is, we're down to four national wireless carriers - AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless.