Tom Sugrue, T-Mobile senior vice president of government affairs, today issued the following statement in response to Sen. Al Franken’s decision to oppose the AT&T transaction:
While we respect Senator Franken, his analysis of our pending transaction is just wrong.
The combination of T-Mobile and AT&T should be approved because it will deliver what consumers are looking for in the age of smart phones, tablets and mobile internet – speed, service quality and reduced costs. As is documented in our government filings, the combination of our two networks creates significant efficiencies that will trigger strong benefits for consumers.
We are confident that a thorough review of the record will demonstrate the transaction advances the public interest.
Source: T-Mobile
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