Merger approved!!

[Ms Charli]

So the acquisition of Sprint has been approved. I'm happy about the decision in hopes that service is improved.

Just interested in some of your opinions on the merger and what your looking forward to as far as changes or hoping for?

https://clark.com/cell-phones/t-mobile-sprint-merger-approved/

 

[msm0511]

We'll see if the state's try and appeal, but it's almost the final step in the process.

 

[B. Diddy]

Although there is something to be said about having more choices, the problem is that Verizon and AT&T have been the two largest Godzillas in the industry, and therefore have too much control. T-Mobile has made inroads, but has still been too small to really put up a fight, and Sprint has been an afterthought for a while. So I think the combined clout of T-Mobile and Sprint (especially when it comes to 5G) will act as a good balance to Verizon and AT&T.

 

[Ms Charli]

I'm sure they will plus It still needs final from Calif utilities commission.

 

[Ry]

Although there is something to be said about having more choices, the problem is that Verizon and AT&T have been the two largest Godzillas in the industry, and therefore have too much control. T-Mobile has made inroads, but has still been too small to really put up a fight, and Sprint has been an afterthought for a while. So I think the combined clout of T-Mobile and Sprint (especially when it comes to 5G) will act as a good balance to Verizon and AT&T.

It's odd though. The play should have been Dish buys Sprint and actually builds out.

 

[B. Diddy]

But did anyone actually think Dish would be serious about running a wireless carrier? They're a media/entertainment company, and have no experience with it at all. Comcast recently went into wireless, but at least they've had experience with landlines over cable.

 

[Ry]

But did anyone actually think Dish would be serious about running a wireless carrier? They're a media/entertainment company, and have no experience with it at all. Comcast recently went into wireless, but at least they've had experience with landlines over cable.

They're not. And the Dish rollout will probably be a joke. They'll continue to sit on spectrum then sell it one of the three remaining.

 

[msm0511]

I'm sure they will plus It still needs final from Calif utilities commission.

And California is one of the states spearheading the lawsuit.

 

[swebb]

It will be interesting for sure. Better to have 3 more or less equal competitors than 2 strong competitors and 2 weak sisters. But I wonder if the new TMo will eventually dial back some of their innovative practices, especially with Legere leaving. They were a leaner company before the merger, plus they needed to do things differently to become relevant. Now...who knows. Most likely will depend on the new management team's vision.

The one big positive is all the spectrum that TMo/Sprint now has. Will certainly improve coverage and support a robust 5G rollout.

 

[Ry]

It will be interesting for sure. Better to have 3 more or less equal competitors than 2 strong competitors and 2 weak sisters. But I wonder if the new TMo will eventually dial back some of their innovative practices, especially with Legere leaving. They were a leaner company before the merger, plus they needed to do things differently to become relevant. Now...who knows. Most likely will depend on the new management team's vision.

The one big positive is all the spectrum that TMo/Sprint now has. Will certainly improve coverage and support a robust 5G rollout.

It's amazing to me how many people fell for the Uncarrier marketing.

 

[B. Diddy]

Well, that's good marketing. You could say the same thing about any good marketing campaign or gimmick.

 

[me just saying]

But did anyone actually think Dish would be serious about running a wireless carrier? They're a media/entertainment company, and have no experience with it at all. Comcast recently went into wireless, but at least they've had experience with landlines over cable.

dish is a dying company. I doubt they will even make a ripple as a wireless carrier. imo, they will have to do something spectacular if they want to become a player

 

[bonedatt]

I've seen T-Mobile steadily improve their network since I've been with them (15 years). I hope they continue to do so with this merger ????????????

 

[malimal]

Nooooooooo.

 

[swebb]

dish is a dying company. I doubt they will even make a ripple as a wireless carrier. imo, they will have to do something spectacular if they want to become a player

Totally agree.

 

[MarkMcCoskey]

Just waiting for nationwide band n41 mid-band, to go with the current band n71 low-band. Then I'll buy a 5G phone. Would be nice if they would build out bands n260 and n261 mmWave as well.

 

[L0n3N1nja]

I feel sorry for Tmobile users to be honest, anything related to Sprint is absolute trash. This is like absorbing cancer and being happy about it.

 

[Mobius]

No. It's a terrible and will ruin our beloved TMobile. These types of mergers have shown time and time again they are only good for CEOs and stock holders. Service will stagnate and prices will go up. Terrible news.

 

[msm0511]

No. It's a terrible and will ruin our beloved TMobile. These types of mergers have shown time and time again they are only good for CEOs and stock holders. Service will stagnate and prices will go up. Terrible news.

As part of the merger TMo has promised not to raise prices for at least 3 years.

I feel sorry for Tmobile users to be honest, anything related to Sprint is absolute trash. This is like absorbing cancer and being happy about it.

Sprint has a decent amount of mid band 5G spectrum to help build out 5G faster. How well TMo will handle the integration is yet to be seen. I don't feel like it's going to hurt them though.

 

[B. Diddy]

Yeah, it seems unlikely that T-Mobile's network would worsen because of the merger. Sprint's 5G capabilities would be the main benefit, and that could potentially be huge given the expected lag time before millimeter wave 5G becomes adequately widespread to matter in the US.