Leosghost
msg:4284710 | 7:06 pm on Mar 20, 2011 (gmt 0) |
Choice just got reduced in the USA..the "market way" is not always best..not when the big dogs ( with one of the least attractive packages ) can buy the smaller dog and stifle competition that way.
Surprised you don't have regulators to approve ( or not ) this kind of thing.
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jimbeetle
msg:4284712 | 7:13 pm on Mar 20, 2011 (gmt 0) |
| Surprised you don't have regulators to approve ( or not ) this kind of thing |
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"The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, a reverse breakup fee in certain circumstances, and other customary regulatory..."
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incrediBILL
msg:4284717 | 7:15 pm on Mar 20, 2011 (gmt 0) |
This is simple market shake-out when you have too many options.
The weak start running for a buyer in order to protect the investors money.
Doesn't mean AT&T has to kill the T-mobile brand, they could leverage it, but it's doubtful.
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Leosghost
msg:4284720 | 7:24 pm on Mar 20, 2011 (gmt 0) |
| "The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, a reverse breakup fee in certain circumstances, and other customary regulatory..." |
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Good ..although in Europe a similar deal would have to get prior regulatory approval.
| Doesn't mean AT&T has to kill the T-mobile brand, they could leverage it, but it's doubtful. |
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Wasn't thinking they'd "kill the brand"..but I do think they'll probably kill the T-Mobile deals that are better than the deals they were offering via AT&T.
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incrediBILL
msg:4284724 | 7:32 pm on Mar 20, 2011 (gmt 0) |
When you raise the prices on a value brand it's killing the brand.
I assume they'll all just become AT&T
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Sierra_Dad
msg:4285185 | 5:49 pm on Mar 21, 2011 (gmt 0) |
Won't AT&T then have a monopoly on GSM signal in the US?
I can get TMobile at my house. AT&T doesn't have good coverage here. Can I assume they'll remove the tower to bring the signal down to AT&T's standards?
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