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Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with five other senators, have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to scrutinize T-Mobile’s proposed acquisition of UScellular. The senators are concerned that the acquisition could harm consumers, competition, and jobs.
THE CONCERNS
• The senators fear that the acquisition will lead to higher prices and poorer services for consumers, limit competition, and result in job losses.
• They also express concern about the impact on rural areas, where UScellular is a significant provider.
THE REQUEST
• The senators have asked the DOJ and FCC to ensure that the acquisition will not harm consumers, competition, or jobs.
• They also want the agencies to consider the impact on rural areas.
TOPICS COVERED
#Telecommunications #MergersAndAcquisitions #ConsumerProtection #RuralIssues
The press release comes directly from Senator Warren’s official Senate website.
