So, we’ve made some news this weekend. In case you missed it, we announced on Sunday we have agreed to acquire T-Mobile USA from German-owned Deutsche Telekom.
The deal will undergo a thorough review by the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission. We understand that Congress, the DOJ, the FCC, as well as wireless consumers will have questions about the transaction. We look forward to answering and addressing those questions.
We are confident that the facts will demonstrate that the deal is in the public interest (FCC focus) and that competition (DOJ focus) will continue to flourish. For example, a large majority of Americans today can choose from at least five wireless providers offering nationwide service. Also, the transaction will allow us to expand the next generation of mobile broadband to 95% of the U.S. population – up from 80% as previously planned – covering an additional 46.5 million Americans, a key objective of the Administration.
For further information on the transaction, and to stay informed of the latest news and information as the process moves forward, please visit www.MobilizeEverything.com.
I really do not like or agree with this merger. From my personal experience, T-Mobile is the better run company in terms of service and Customer service. I never have dropped calls and if I need assistance – I can call and someone is on the phone within a minute. Their G-4 phone is the best on the market and way out performs the i-phone. I have personally tested my G4 against 3 i-phones and won each and every time. My past experience was not good with AT&T customer service and I know others who have the service and have switched recently or are considering switching. Then I also hear that T-mobile users will have to purchase new 3G phones once this merger goes through. I have a family plan and 4 of my phones are brand new 3G phones. If this is so, AT&T – you need to pay for new phones for everyone who needs to switch with a phone of equal or greater value. I have been with T-Mobile for 3 years now and I loved their service. If this goes through, it will be bad for the market, but if it does go through – you should think about replacing all your customer service people with those from T-Mobile. I also have unlimited Web – Everyone I know with AT&T’s plan hates it. If this goes through, all T-mobile customers with unlimited Web should be allowed to keep the service just as it is now.
Your current T-Mobile phones will continue to work fine once the transaction is complete and you will be able to keep your existing price plan.