Pai gobbles up Sprint and T-Mobile US merger
After months of headaches and sleepless nights, the tides of favour seem to be turning for Sprint and T-Mobile US as the FCC chief gives his blessing for the union.
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Justice Department green-lights T-Mobile US/Sprint merger
This might sound like the end of the road for one of the most protracted merger processes in recent memory, but T-Mobile US and Sprint will still have to deal with the backlog of legal challenges.
DoJ ready to greenlight Sprint/T-Mobile US merger – report
It has been one of the most protracted merger approval processes in recent memories, but source close to the US Department of Justice believe a positive decision is on the horizon for Sprint and T-Mobile US.
Four more States stand in the way of Sprint/T-Mobile merger
With each week that passes, it seems to be getting more and more difficult for Sprint and T-Mobile US. Now, four State Attorney Generals have attempted to block the move.
New York rages against T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Things are already looking dicey for the proposed merger between T-Mobile US and Sprint, and then New York’s Attorney General wades into the saga with scathing opinions.
T-Mobile/Sprint merger might be heading towards a ‘no’ – report
The merger approval process is heading towards the business-end of proceedings, and the omens are not looking particularly healthy for T-Mobile US and Sprint.
DoJ doesn’t share FCC enthusiasm for T-Mobile/Sprint – report
The FCC might have a skip in its step after securing concessions from T-Mobile US and Sprint ahead of the proposed merger, but the Department of Justice is not convinced.
FCC Chairman convinced by T-Mobile/Sprint concessions
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has publicly stated he believes the concessions made by T-Mobile US and Sprint are enough to ensure the merger would be in the public interest.
T-Mobile and Sprint ponder concessions to force through merger
T-Mobile US and Sprint are weighing up the sale of one of the pair’s prepaid brands in an attempt to woo decision makers into greenlighting the divisive merger.
T-Mobile/Sprint merger approval is still hanging in the balance
The US DoJ’s anti-trust chief has not made up his mind on the T-Mobile/Sprint merger case, saying the deal must meet key criteria.
T-Mobile merger will help us defeat China – Sprint CTO
The propaganda assault to validate the T-Mobile US and Sprint merger shows no signs of slowing, and now Sprint is suggesting it will help the US defeat those pesky communists.
Potential Presidential candidates line up to oppose T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Leading opponents of President Trump have signed a letter to the FCC condemning the proposed T-Mobile US and Sprint merger, suggesting the threat of regionalised monopolies and sky-high bills.
Nerves jangle as Aussies delay TPG/Vodafone merger decision
The Australian regulator has pushed back the deadline for its decision on whether Vodafone Australia and TPG can move forward with the proposed £8.2 billion merger.
Cybersecurity investments on the up but not sustainable – study
Research from Strategic Cyber Ventures points to an increased appetite for cyber security investments, but the euphoria sweeping the segment forward is not sustainable.
T-Mobile/Sprint merger heads towards final two hurdles
With the CFIUS giving a green light on the $26 billion merger of TMUS and Sprint, attention can now be turned to the final hurdles presented by the Department of Justice (JoJ) and FCC.
T-Mobile/Sprint edge towards finish line following Huawei snub
T-Mobile US and Sprint are reportedly rubbing regulators the right way, in the continued effort to get the prolonged merger approved, by overtly shunning Chinese kit vendor Huawei.
Aussie watchdog sniffs around TPG and Vodafone merger
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is having a closer look at the AUS$15 billion TPG and Vodafone merger, with the signs looking rather ominous for the pair.
Mobile data could get even costlier after T-Mobile and Sprint merger
Reports by Rewheel showed US citizens already have the most expensive mobile data among all four-operator markets, but a move to reduce the number of MNOs could make it even worse.
T-Mobile/Sprint merger finds a new enemy in mysterious lobby group
A new non-profit organization called ‘Protect America’s Wireless’ has emerged, seemingly with the sole objective of hurling spanners at the T-Mobile US and Sprint merger.
FCC drafts in external opinion to figure out the T-Mobile-Sprint conundrum
Perhaps realising the gravity of the situation, the FCC has drafted in outside help to assess the impact of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger on the US economy.
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