Government sues to block AT&T, T-Mobile merger
BY: Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed suit Wednesday to block AT&T’s $39 billion deal to buy T-Mobile USA on grounds that it would raise prices for consumers. The government contends that the acquisition of the No. 4 wireless carrier in the country by No. 2 AT&T would reduce competition, which would lead to price increases. [...] |
AT&T, T-Mobile pledge to bring 5,000 jobs to U.S.
BY: Associated Press WASHINGTON — AT&T Inc. is pledging to bring 5,000 wireless call center jobs, currently based abroad, back to the U.S. if it is allowed to proceed with its proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA. The company is also promising that the merger would not result in any job losses for AT&T and T-Mobile USA [...] |





