T-Mobile, Sprint Fall on DOJ Deal Resistance Report

The video discusses the DOJ's historical and current opposition to the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, highlighting concerns about competition and cost cuts. It explores potential restructuring and asset sales to gain approval, emphasizing Sprint's urgency due to its debt and the importance of achieving scale in the telecom industry. The companies aim to save $43 billion by merging, with the prepaid business as a potential divestiture to facilitate the deal.

What was the DOJ staff's stance on the Sprint and T-Mobile merger?

• They approved it immediately.

• They had no opinion.

• They expressed concerns.

• They fully supported it.

What is one potential action Sprint and T-Mobile are considering to address DOJ concerns?

• Increasing their prices.

• Selling some assets.

• Expanding their workforce.

• Merging with another company.

Why is the merger particularly important for Sprint?

• To increase its workforce.

• To reduce its debt and achieve scale.

• To develop new technology.

• To expand internationally.

What is one of the potential divestiture candidates mentioned to facilitate the merger?

• The international business.

• The postpaid business.

• The corporate business.

• The prepaid business.

What is the expected cost saving from the merger according to the companies?

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

• $43 billion

• $50 billion