AT&T defends T-Mobile acquisition, says no effect on competition

AT&T filed a statement with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Friday claiming that the wireless market will "remain vibrantly competitive" after its merger with T-Mobile USA.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 38

With later arrival of new iPhone, HTC may challenge Apple as top US smartphone maker

Handset maker HTC has seen strong sales of its Android-based smartphones on all four U.S. carriers, putting the Taiwanese company in a position to contend with Apple for the title of top smartphone seller in the U.S.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 116

Sprint formally petitions AT&T, T-Mobile merger with FCC

Sprint has filed a formal petition with the Federal Communications Commission protesting AT&T's $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA, accusing the carrier of wasting its spectrum and taking a shortcut by purchasing T-Mobile.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 11

Apple job posting hints at upcoming Sprint iPhone

An Apple job listing for a "carrier engineer" located near the Sprint headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, may point to the company's plans to add support for the carrier in an upcoming iPhone.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 10

Apple rumored to release 'iPhone 4S' with T-Mobile, Sprint support in Sept.

A new report claims that the fifth-generation iPhone will be a relatively minor update dubbed "4S" that will bring support for both Sprint and T-Mobile networks in the U.S.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 117

US senators grill AT&T, T-Mobile execs over acquisition

U.S. senators remained skeptical of the benefits of AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA as they questioned the companies' CEOs at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Tuesday.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 31

FCC votes to compel AT&T and Verizon to share data networks

The US Federal Communications Commission narrowly voted to require big mobile carriers to contract with smaller competitors to share access to their mobile data networks, as they are already compelled to do for voice service.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 31

AT&T defends T-Mobile deal as boosting iPhone service, competition

Chief executive Randall Stephenson defended AT&T's intent to buy T-Mobile, saying it would boost call quality, reduce overseas roaming fees, and maintain "intense" competition.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 36

Sprint officially opposing AT&T acquisition of T-Mobile

Wireless provider Sprint Nextel has formally declared its opposition to AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile, on the grounds that the deal will "harm consumers and harm competition."

Josh Ong 15 years ago 28

Sprint execs warn AT&T, T-Mobile deal could hurt profits

Speaking at an industry conference on Tuesday, executives from the wireless network Sprint Nextel cautioned that AT&T's $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA would likely hurt the company's profitability.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 20

Senator asks FCC and DOJ to examine AT&T's purchase of T-Mobile

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has requested that Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice examine AT&T’s proposed acquisition of T-Mobile "to ensure it does not limit competition and that consumers not face higher prices or reduced services as a result."

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 19

T-Mobile gets the iPhone, Apple gets fast new HSPA+ network

AT&T's $39 billion deal to acquire T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom will not only create America's largest mobile carrier but also the largest US iPhone carrier by adding 33.7 million T-Mobile subscribers to AT&T's network of about 95.5 million, creating a total of about 130 million users on a network with ultra fast HSPA+ coverage.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 120

AT&T to acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion

AT&T has announced a definitive agreement to buy Deutsche Telekom's American T-Mobile subsidiary in a cash and stock deal worth about $39 billion, and giving the German carrier an 8 percent stake in AT&T.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 81

Survey of first Verizon iPhone 4 buyers finds limited AT&T cannibalization

A small survey of 40 Verizon iPhone 4 buyers on launch day found that just 8 percent were previously AT&T customers, compared to 18 percent with Sprint and 13 percent with T-Mobile.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 19

Sprint counters Verizon iPhone 4 with dual-screen Android phone

Just days before Verizon and Apple are set to begin general sales of the iPhone 4, Sprint has countered by unveiling an exclusive new Android-powered dual-touchscreen smartphone from Kyocera, a unique device touted as an "industry first."

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 170

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