| reply to Mr Matt
Re: I would consider the footprint of each carrier. None of that makes sense.
As others have stated, the various network technologies between Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile USA, make such a deal really dumb.
If it did happen, it would reduce competition in wireless, when we need more it.
Comcast acquiring Sprint keeps 4 national carriers in the game. And Comcast could afford to invest in wireless, whereas an independent Sprint is still trying to right its ship while keeping its head above water. Sprint can't afford any big investments for a while, that's why the Clearwire deal was dependent on sugar daddies.
Also, how could Comcast charge outrageous prices for wireless if they did buy Sprint/Clearwire?
In case you haven't noticed:
AT&T Mobility and VZW are the ones with ~60% of the US wireless market, charge the highest prices, and make billions off wireless. |
