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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved two major acquisition deals that will significantly expand T-Mobile's wireless and broadband reach. The approvals come shortly after T-Mobile announced it is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, aligning with the Trump administration’s push against such corporate programs.
T-Mobile secured FCC approval to acquire nearly all of U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE:USM) wireless operations, including its customer base, retail stores, and about 30% of its spectrum assets. The $4.4 billion deal strengthens T-Mobile’s network presence, particularly in underserved and rural areas.
In a separate deal, the FCC greenlit T-Mobile’s acquisition of internet service provider Metronet, which currently provides fiber internet to more than 2 million homes and businesses across 17 states. The acquisition supports T-Mobile’s strategy to broaden its high-speed internet services beyond wireless.
This regulatory green light follows T-Mobile’s formal announcement to the FCC that it is terminating all DEI-related policies “not just in name, but in substance.” The move comes in response to executive orders signed by former President Donald Trump in January, aimed at dismantling DEI programs within federal agencies and applying pressure on private companies to follow suit.
The U.S. Department of Justice also approved the UScellular acquisition, clearing the way for T-Mobile to continue its aggressive expansion strategy.
The dual acquisitions mark a pivotal step in T-Mobile’s growth, expanding both its spectrum holdings and broadband infrastructure, while signaling a shift in its corporate governance stance amid rising political scrutiny. The company’s latest moves are expected to reshape the competitive landscape in both the wireless and broadband sectors.
