T-Mobile won’t let its industry-shaping merger go down without a fight.
Because there’s so much at stake, the magenta-loving carrier has reached out to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). The discussions are about telling the public and regulators that the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint benefits consumers more than anyone else.
The U.S. government is examining the deal, trying to understand if the wireless industry needs four major carriers. T-Mobile and Sprint are the nation’s third- and fourth-largest carriers, respectively.
Rather than doing all the public relations itself, T-Mobile wants its partners to throw in their support. One partner told Reuters that T-Mobile desires op-eds and letters of support. In an email going around to MVNOs, the carrier says talking points should include the development of a nationwide 5G network. T-Mobile thinks other countries are winning the race to 5G.
Reuters adds that the U.S. government isn’t too deep in its investigation, and right now there aren’t any takeaways to make a prediction on.
The entire list of MVNOs wasn’t revealed, but Consumer Cellular confirmed there’s been some communication between all parties. Consumer Cellular, which targets senior citizens who need basic wireless service, wouldn’t comment on the possibility of assisting T-Mobile and Sprint. So far, it hasn’t submitted a comment to the FCC. But that might change if the merger gets put in jeopardy.

Disguise your little one with the help of a themed costume
From avocado halves to hoppy bunnies, costumes speak to every child's unique spirit. And we've collected our favorite options.

Add magic to your living space with these string lights
String lights add personality and soft light to your living space. Here are some of the best.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra's Space Zoom camera is amazing and a bit creepy
The Galaxy S20 Ultra supports up to 100X zoom, which Samsung calls Space Zoom, but is it any good? Can a phone really product usable photos at 100x zoom? We've got our Galaxy S20 Ultra already so join us to find out!

Solve all of your problems, add the perfect calculator to your life
With the right calculator, everything adds up! Whether you need a basic model or one with more advanced functions, there is a calculator that will meet your functional requirements.