T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and DOJ
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T-Mobile said in a July 8 letter to the FCC that it would end its DEI-related policies "not just in name, but in substance."
The Federal Communications Commission cleared T-Mobile US Inc. to acquire much of the wireless business of US Cellular Corp and some of its network infrastructure.
UScellular would struggle to "compete vigorously in the relevant market" if an injunction prevented T-Mobile from acquiring UScellular's wireless operations, Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the U.
The U.S. Department of Justice has cleared T-Mobile US’ $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless business, just a day after T-Mobile announced it was
Mobile US Inc.’s $4.4 billion purchase of US Cellular Corp.’s wireless operations and some of its spectrum assets, despite some concerns about the deal.“After a thorough investigation, the Antitrust Division determined prudentially not to seek an injunction to prevent T-Mobile from closing on its proposed acquisition of US Cellular,
Mobile's acquisition of U.S. Cellular, DOJ antitrust chief Gail Slater warned of consolidation in the industry.
Mobile's acquisition of competitor UScellular. The move came a day after T-Mobile announced it had dropped its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, a frequent target for Trump's administration.
Mobile's $4.4 billion purchase of UScellular. Despite potential risks to competition from spectrum consolidation, the antitrust division did not find grounds to block the deal, reflecting a softer stance on corporate mergers under President Trump's administration.