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We’re also clarifying our commitment to build a world-leading #5G network if @Sprint’s merger with @TMobile is approved. In three years, we plan to cover the vast majority of the U.S. population with fiber-like speeds. https://t.co/gsU3qA8vkF [Details: https://t.co/9HDDyqkNrf] pic.twitter.com/Xsx5v4tUum
— Michel Combes (@MichelCombes) May 20, 2019
We’re making specific commitments in regard to #5G if @Sprint’s merger with @TMobile is approved: Within 3 years, we’ll cover 97% of the U.S. population with blazing fast #5G. https://t.co/17UPx2bdip [Details: https://t.co/wTbrrNfTil] pic.twitter.com/Bh9yGFuAZK
— MarceloClaure (@marceloclaure) May 20, 2019
— Luke LaPresta (@LLaPresta) May 20, 2019
1. The US is cracking down on Huawei the same day that
— nilay patel (@reckless) May 20, 2019
2. The FCC says it'll approve T-Mo / Sprint deal predicated on serving rural customers and
3. Rural broadband cos told @jake_k that losing access to Huawei tech will destroy their ability to compete: https://t.co/vyKzCEdT1B
Nothing says "we will be held rigorously accountable" like announcing that the professor is letting you grade your own test a few months before he retires
— nilay patel (@reckless) May 20, 2019
Updated with a statement from FCC commissioner Brendan Carr, who joined Pai in backing the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, citing improved rural coverage and strengthened competition in the U.S. wireless market. https://t.co/bJT6Wlx1o8
— Jeremy Horwitz (@horwitz) May 20, 2019
T-Mobile/Sprint’s commitments include, in addition to their prior pledge not to raise prices for three years, a decision to divest Boost Mobile. This sale is designed to address potential competitive issues that have been identified in the prepaid wireless segment.
— The FCC (@FCC) May 20, 2019
FCC Chairman Recommends Approval of T-Mobile-Sprint Merger https://t.co/GvIMzIlJc6
— Ken Yeung (@thekenyeung) May 20, 2019
?? We took a VERY important step in our proposed merger with Sprint today... and I couldn’t be more optimistic! We filed enforceable commitments with the FCC mapping out – in detail – what #NewTMobile will deliver. Key Info: https://t.co/Ioa23FUBQe
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) May 20, 2019
Good morning, telecom policy world: FCC chairman will recommend approval of T-Mobile, Sprint deal https://t.co/wdi1mNL4wQ
— David McCabe (@dmccabe) May 20, 2019
Today’s commitment to the govt. includes a plan to sell the @BoostMobile brand if @Sprint’s pending merger w/ @TMobile is approved. This allows the Boost team to build off its success as a fierce competitor in wireless. https://t.co/17UPx2bdip [Details: https://t.co/aubJKkuzlM] pic.twitter.com/aO2mfOgTJU
— MarceloClaure (@marceloclaure) May 20, 2019
The only "enforcement" mechanism spelled out in this deal is, uh, T-Mobile submitting its own reports to the FCC about how well it's doing https://t.co/J9bzSkffLf
— nilay patel (@reckless) May 20, 2019
This is just comically wrong, and probably corrupt. https://t.co/zD3pis9pTW
— Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) May 20, 2019
??Thanks to FCC Chairman, @AjitPaiFCC, for his commitment to making the US a leader in the 5G era & his support for our commitments as #NewTMobile. He’s right! We should seize this opportunity for our country! Key Info: https://t.co/Ioa23FUBQe https://t.co/v7IjGDSyk8
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) May 20, 2019
After filing millions of pages of documents w/ the government regarding @Sprint’s pending merger with @TMobile, today we’re committing even more, including a plan to sell the @BoostMobile brand if the merger is approved. https://t.co/gsU3qA8vkF [Details: https://t.co/uLwOlcd1rW] pic.twitter.com/ZhZPVv1Z9F
— Michel Combes (@MichelCombes) May 20, 2019
Sprint will sell off Boost Mobile if merger with T-Mobile is approved https://t.co/fbxXlCPnkc pic.twitter.com/8KYPFsYowy
— The Verge (@verge) May 20, 2019
This is literally the least they could do https://t.co/AF8PY1nXsS
— Dieter Bohn (@backlon) May 20, 2019
T-Mobile & Sprint are still working on their $26.5 billion merger, & Reuters this morning is reporting that the FCC is inclined to sign off on it. https://t.co/V9LLM3xRdh Sprint bonds are surging, which will give HY a boost considering it's one of the market's biggest issuers pic.twitter.com/MiHD2PZshi
— Lisa Abramowicz (@lisaabramowicz1) May 20, 2019
Whatever you think of Huawei, pushing T-Mo towards rural customers while raising costs on small / independent competitors in the same areas is not a recipe for robust competition
— nilay patel (@reckless) May 20, 2019
Select FCC leaders announce support for T-Mobile, Sprint merger https://t.co/INwIRaZnth by @bheater pic.twitter.com/wWVdwm4BYr
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) May 20, 2019
NEW: FCC chairman Ajit Pai says he would recommend approval of proposed T-Mobile/Sprint merger https://t.co/I6APT39H3E
— Axios (@axios) May 20, 2019