Approval of T-Mobile, Sprint $26 billion merger said to be near
The Justice Department is moving closer to approving T-Mobile’s $26 billion merger with Sprint, but only if the companies sell multiple assets to create a...
T-Mobile
T-Mobile is the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier by subscribers and is a cornerstone of the wireless industry in the Seattle area, which decades ago was home to pioneering companies that went on to form components of all four major U.S. wireless carriers. Headquartered in Bellevue’s Factoria neighborhood, T-Mobile employs about 5,500 people in the region, including engineering outposts in Bothell and Snoqualmie.
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Proposed merger of Sprint, T-Mobile faces new hurdle with lawsuit by states
A group of attorneys general from 10 states filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday in a bid to block a proposed merger between wireless carriers T-Mobile...
How Comcast, Charter could become winners in T-Mobile merger fight
The two wireless companies are considering divesting the airwaves to the government, which would sell them to help establish a fourth carrier, according to people...
DOJ leans against approving T-Mobile’s takeover of Sprint
The remedies proposed by the wireless carriers earlier Monday don't go far enough to resolve the department's concerns that the deal risks harming competition.
T-Mobile, Sprint soar after FCC chairman says he'll recommend deal
The companies offer concessions to help their $26.5 billion merger.
T-Mobile and Sprint consider concessions to save merger
The idea of concessions suggests that they're anticipating a challenge from the Justice Department's antitrust division and the Federal Communications Commission, which both have to...
T-Mobile plans $50 broadband service to sway approval for the Sprint deal
T-Mobile US plans a pilot program offering 50,000 select mobile customers a $50-a-month home broadband service.
U.S. pauses review of T-Mobile-Sprint deal to examine new arguments
The $26.5 billion merger has been under review for more than eight months.
T-Mobile’s Sprint deal draws state concerns over consumer harm
Although rarely done, states can sue to block a merger on antitrust grounds even if federal officials approve a takeover.
T-Mobile patronage of Trump’s D.C. hotel rose sharply after announcement of Sprint merger
T-Mobile executives spent about $195,000 at President Trump's hotel in 10 months, the Bellevue-based company disclosed for the first time after questions from Sen. Elizabeth...
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