Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), the nation’s No. 1 cable provider, has agreed to purchase privately held VoIP provider New Global Telecom Inc., according to industry sources. The purchase marks the first major acquisition of a VoIP provider by a top-tier cableco.Comcast president of business services Bill Stemper sent an e-mail to employees today announcing the purchase. Our sister site, VON, has acquired ... (296 words)

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