Links 2/21/2013: Verizon closes Vodafone deal; Gigaom: Netflix, Comcast reach peering agreement

Verizon closes $130B deal to buy out Vodafone’s stake in Verizon Wireless today (VentureBeat)

Breaking: Netflix and Comcast have reached a peering agreement (Gigaom)

Comcast’s Web of Lobbying and Philanthropy (New York Times)

Charter CEO Rutledge: After Losing Time Warner Cable, We’re Still Interested in Acquiring Subscribers (Variety)

DirecTV CEO urges U.S. scrutiny of Comcast-TWC broadband reach
(Reuters)

Ergen: Comcast/TWC Approval Could Make DirecTV Merger More Palatable
Dish Chief Says Comcast/TWC Deal ‘Puts Pressure On Everybody’ (Multichannel News)


Startup accelerator DreamIt Ventures sees executive shakeup in New York (exclusive) (VentureBeat)