7 States Join DOJ Lawsuit Against AT&T – T-Mobile Merger

Seven states, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington, on Friday joined an antitrust lawsuit initiated by US Department of Justice.This proposed merger would stifle competition in markets that are crucial to New York’s consumers and businesses, while reducing access to low-cost options and the newest broadband-based technologies.The worldwide consolidation of media is an ongoing global concern.

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Seven states join DOJ lawsuit opposing AT&T, T-Mobile merger

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