The Wall Street Journal just reported that FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is moving to join the Department of Justice in rejecting AT&T’s proposed takeover of T-Mobile. Genachowski will reportedly call for an “administrative hearing” in tandem with the DoJ’s suit to block … Continue reading
Last week the Justice Department announced it was suing to stop the deal; its leading antitrust attorney said, “Unless this merger is blocked, competition and innovation will be reduced, and consumers will suffer.” AT&T’s lawyers and PR team are now … Continue reading
According to a Bloomberg report, earlier today the U.S. Department of Justice filed to block AT&T’s US$39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA Inc. Their reasons? The DOJ felt the deal would “substantially lessen competition” in the wireless market and would … Continue reading
When is “unlimited” not really “unlimited”? When there are limits, of course! In this case those limits are coming in the form of reduced data throughput for users who have been grandfathered on one of AT&T’s “unlimited” plans. “Starting October … Continue reading
It’s kind of funny that AT&T once got in trouble for being a monopoly. But that was like 30 years ago — it’s not like it’s the ’80s anymore… Right?
“I’m a T-Mobile employee.” “Actually, you were a T-Mobile employee. Sorry about that, now that T-Mobile and I are BFF’s we’re going to do some cutting back.” “What? My wife and I just had a kid!” “Awww! I can recommend … Continue reading
“Since you two joined forces, my bill has gone up.” “That’s because before you were a T-Mobile customer and now you’re an AT&T customer.” “So now you get AT&T rates!” Source: SaveTheInternet.com
“Welcome to the new AT&T/T-Mobile: it’s less choice without saving you any money.” Source: SaveTheInternet.com