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T-Mobile’s Antitrust Litigation Over Sprint Merger

Navigating the Complexities: T-Mobile's Legal Landscape Post-Merger

A federal lawsuit claims T-Mobile's merger with Sprint is anti-competitive, alleging it has led to higher prices for consumers.

by LawInc Staff
November 4, 2023

Case Overview	Lawsuit Filed: Verizon and AT&T customers filed against T-Mobile and Sprint. Allegation: Merger violates antitrust laws, Clayton Act and Sherman Act. Claim: Merger is “one of the most anti-competitive acquisitions in history.”
Legal Actions	Federal Judge Ruling: T-Mobile must face the lawsuit. Settlement Terms: Divestment of Sprint’s prepaid business to Dish Network. Outcome Sought: Possible reversal of T-Mobile-Sprint merger.
Market Impact	Price Increase: Nationwide rise in wireless service prices. Competition Reduction: Merger reduced major U.S. carriers from four to three. Market Share: Four carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon, dominate over 90% of connections.
Plaintiff’s Position	Plaintiffs’ Claim: Merger resulted in increased prices and stifled competition. T-Mobile’s Defense: Denies wrongdoing and suggests market remains competitive.