Antitrust Angst: T-Mobile & Sprint Sued by States Seeking to Block Merger

What unusual action did the state attorneys general take regarding the merger?

• They requested additional concessions from the companies.

• They waited for the Department of Justice to act first.

• They filed a lawsuit independently of the Department of Justice.

• They supported the merger without conditions.

What is one of the main concerns of the states about the merger?

• It will result in a larger market share than AT&T and Verizon.

• It will improve service quality.

• It will lead to lower prices.

• It will create more jobs.

How do the states believe the merger will affect the market?

• It will increase competition.

• It will decrease market concentration.

• It will enhance customer service.

• It will reduce innovation.

What role do Sprint and T-Mobile play in the market according to the discussion?

• They are market leaders.

• They are market disruptors.

• They are market stabilizers.

• They are market followers.

What evidence is provided to show the competition between Sprint and T-Mobile?

• They share store locations.

• They have a non-compete agreement.

• They place stores and advertisements in close proximity.

• They have joint marketing campaigns.