T-Mobile/Sprint Gets Final Federal OK -- After Deal Completed

In court documents emailed to stakeholders a few hours after deal completion was announced, T-Mobile got the final federal nod for buying Sprint. The final judgment on the deal and divestiture to Dish Network was in U.S. District Court in Washington, which had been reviewing the transaction on antitrust grounds.

Sprint and T-Mobile didn't comment on this latest action, which is in Pacer here and here. California Public Utilities Commission OK still may be needed.

“Once the Consent Decree is entered, T-Mobile has 90 days to divest Boost to DISH," Dish emailed. "We are eager to welcome Boost customers, employees and dealers, and look forward to delivering lower prices and increased competition in the prepaid market.”​

Our earlier news bulletin about the completion of the deal is here. Our earlier article about Sprint and T-Mobile's plans is here. The acquirer said it's completing the deal now in part because of COVID-19. (Communications Daily is putting coronavirus-related news in front of its pay wall.)