Four States join lawsuit to prevent Sprint and T-Mobile merger

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The legal counsel representing California, Paula Blizzard disputed Cary’s claim. Blizzard said, “We think the competition now has benefited Americans, Californians.” She also emphasized that disrupting the existing competitive balance of mobile companies in the county will harm millions of consumers.

Judge still waiting for the DOJ to weigh in before setting a trial date

Both parties agreed on the schedule of the trial, October 7. However, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero did not agree on the proposed trial date. He cited the reason it depends on the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Marrero said, “The elephant not in this room is the Justice Department. The Justice Department has not yet weighed in on this matter. I understand it is under consideration. They may or may not take a position.”

Sprint lawyer expressed optimism the DOJ will approve the merger

Sprint Attorney Steven Sunshine said he believed the DOJ will soon release its decision. He is confident that it is in line with the decision of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).