Tag Archives: Acquisitions

Report: Mint Mobile Users Receive Emails Suggesting a Switch to T-Mobile

Mint Mobile, known for its affordable prepaid wireless plans, has recently been sending out promotional emails to its users, suggesting they might benefit from switching to T-Mobile’s postpaid services. According to a report by Android Authority, these emails claim that users could “save more” by moving to T-Mobile’s Essentials Plan, which offers unlimited talk, text, and data, along with 5G access and perks like T-Mobile … [read full article]

Lawmakers Pen Letter to Challenge T-Mobile’s Proposed US Cellular Deal

T-Mobile’s plan to acquire a portion of US Cellular has not yet been made official. It still needs to get the approval of regulators. And today, we’re learning that the proposed deal is currently being questioned by lawmakers.  As reported by PhoneArena, the proposed deal is currently being challenged by the same lawmakers who want to undo the T-Mobile-Sprint merger that happened in 2020. The six … [read full article]

T-Mobile Plans to Acquire Metronet

It looks like T-Mobile still isn’t done with its shopping spree this year. After its acquisition of Mint Mobile (and its brands) and majority of US Cellular, there is another brand that the Un-carrier is eyeing.  According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile is looking at purchasing Metronet, a fiber Internet Service Provider (ISP), through a joint venture with KKR. The report shared that the two companies will have “an equal stake in Metronet” … [read full article]

Report: Is T-Mobile Planning to Acquire USCellular?

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Is T-Mobile hinting at acquiring another rival?  As reported by PhoneArena, T-Mobile’s CEO Mike Sievert has been hinting at purchasing USCellular, which has recently been put up for sale. If the Un-carrier is able to purchase the carrier, it will give them more spectrum and significant assets in the rural markets.  Currently, T-Mobile’s rural wireless market share in the country has increased to 16.5% from 13% in 2021. Still, … [read full article]

T-Mobile will reportedly purchase Shentel’s wireless business for $1.95 billion

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T-Mobile has made some big decisions for the company. Earlier today, the company revealed that it plans to buy the wireless assets of regional operator, Shentel. According to the report, this acquisition will include around 1.1 million mobile customers from the areas of Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The report also shares that the acquisition will cost a total of $1.95 billion.  Shentel … [read full article]

T-Mobile Posts Question & Answer On AT&T Acquisition

Following today’s announcement of AT&T acquisition of T-Mobile USA, T-Mobile has posted a Q&A answering several frequently asked questions. And one question a majority of you might be wondering is whether T-Mobile will be getting the iPhone. All the answers to your questions below! Leave your thoughts in the comments! An agreement was announced under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA. The agreement is the first … [read full article]