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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
The U.S. Department of Justice approved T-Mobile's $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular, citing improved customer benefits and lack of competition harm, while expressing concerns over spectrum consolidation among the major carriers. The deal reflects a softer regulatory approach under the Trump administration towards corporate mergers.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Department of Justice (.gov)
The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division concluded its investigation into T-Mobile's proposed acquisition of UScellular, deciding not to seek an injunction. While concerns about market competition and spectrum consolidation were raised, the DOJ found that the merger could lead to improved network quality and broader rural coverage for UScellular customers, outweighing potential competitive harms. The investigation highlighted the ongoing industry consolidation among the 'Big 3' carriers and the risks spectrum aggregation poses to future competition, emphasizing the DOJ's readiness to intervene if necessary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PhoneArena
The upcoming Google Pixel 8a has been leaked on a US carrier's website, revealing a curvier design with chunkier bezels and a matte texture on the back. Rumored to feature a 6.1-inch OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, a Tensor G3 chip, and a slightly larger battery with faster charging, the phone may be announced during Google I/O and could be priced higher than its predecessor.