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No More Mergers

AT&T and Verizon control about two-thirds of the mobile market, and they’ve found that ignoring the needs of people of color on low incomes is good for their bottom line. Their dominance at the top has long pushed other carriers, like T-Mobile and Sprint, to focus on the communities being left out. But now T-Mobile and Sprint are planning to merge in order to challenge those higher end brands, which means poorer communities of color are getting thrown under the bus.

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By the Numbers

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56%

According to a recent survey, 56% of T-Mobile’s customers are people of color, as are 45% of Sprint’s.

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35%

The percentage of people of color in Verizon and AT&T’s base, the top two brands in the market.

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30,000

The number of jobs the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union has predicted the T-Mobile-Sprint deal could eliminate.

About the Campaign

Problem: The harmful effects of this merger are clear. Rising prices will mean people on lower incomes may need to choose between feeding their families and keeping them connected. Fewer choices or low cost carriers means a greater digital divide and leaves communities of color even more disconnected than they already are.

Solution: T-Mobile and Sprint don’t have us covered. We’re demanding that regulators and Congress intervene to block this merger on behalf of low-income communities of color.

Get Involved: Sign the petition to let the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) know where you stand! The Commission is currently assessing the impact of the proposed merger and should know all the facts. Pressure from the CPUC could lead other states to follow-suit or increase scrutiny from Congress.

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