AT&T, Time Warner Face Capitol Hill Merger Review

The transcript discusses the AT&T and Time Warner merger, comparing it to past deals like Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal. It highlights the regulatory expectations, focusing on the Department of Justice's role and the importance of maintaining open access for new content providers. The potential political influence of the Trump administration is also considered, with an expectation of a deregulatory approach. Overall, the deal is anticipated to be approved, continuing the trend of media and telecom consolidation.

What is the concept of 'Open Access' in relation to the AT&T network?

What expectations do investors have regarding the approval of the AT&T and Time Warner deal under the Trump administration?