T-Mobile says ex-Trump campaign manager advising on Sprint merger

T-Mobile US Inc. is getting advice from Corey Lewandowski, the former campaign manager for President Donald Trump, as part of a lobbying effort to help the telecommunications company secure federal approval for its proposed takeover of Sprint Corp......»»

T-Mobile is getting advice from Corey Lewandowski, the former campaign manager for President Donald Trump, as part of a lobbying effort to help the company secure federal approval for its proposed takeover of Sprint......»»

Six Democratic senators want the U.S. Department of Justice to reveal whether President Donald Trump or others in his administration have sought to interfere in the proposed $26.5 billion merger of Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. The senators r.....»»

Another sign antitrust issues are trending on the campaign trail......»»

A Sprint Corp. merger with T-Mobile US Inc. was firmly rebuffed by antitrust officials in Washington four years ago. Winning them over this time won’t be easy, even with a new administration in power......»»

T-Mobile and Sprint, the country’s No. 3 and No. 4 wireless carriers by subscribers, must convince U.S. regulators that their $26 billion union won’t hurt industry competition......»»

T-Mobile’s CEO says the Sprint merger would help the combined company advance in 5G and take on Chinese competitors......»»

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It's no surprise Legere boasted about jobs and 5G, but his testimony also seemed to appeal to the Trump administration's populist views by focusing in on the benefits of the deal for rural areas......»»

The legal and economic case against T-Mobile/Sprint is far stronger than against AT&T/Time Warner. If the Justice Department waves through the deal, questions would be raised about its fealty to antitrust principles......»»

The legal and economic case against T-Mobile/Sprint is far stronger than against AT&T/Time Warner. If the Justice Department waves through the deal, questions would be raised about its fealty to antitrust principles......»»

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"They are about to give him superpowers," Parscale wrote on Twitter of t.....»»

Among those affected are Corey Lewandowski, Trump's 2016 presidential campaign manager, and David Bossie, a deputy campaign manager for Trump. David Bossie, left, stands with Corey Lewandowski, r.....»»

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John Legere, the magenta-wearing rebel who led T-Mobile US Inc. through its merger with Sprint Corp., is leaving his last post with the company a bit early. Legere, resigned as CEO of the Seattle-based mobile company on April 1 — the day T-Mobile c.....»»

California's Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted on Thursday to approve the merger of wireless carriers T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp, marking the final approval for a $23 billion deal which closed on April 1......»»

The biggest hurdle for the companies was a legal battle with state attorneys general who had argued that the deal would mean higher prices for consumers.....»»

With their $37 billion merger now in the can, Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. have no plans to slow down, CEO Mike Sievert said. The new head of what’s called New T-Mobile said the company will start “lighting up 5G” immediately on the for.....»»