MetroPCS confirms talks with Deutsche Telekom

News Wireless United States 2 OKT 2012
MetroPCS confirms talks with Deutsche Telekom
US operator MetroPCS has confirmed that it is in discussions with Deutsche Telekom regarding an agreement to combine T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS. The company did not provide further details.

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Mobile

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MetroPCS,  T-Mobile USA,  Deutsche Telekom

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United States

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Wireless, M&A buyouts & divestments

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