Merger Story: The New T-Mobile

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🗓️ 11 February 2020

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Today, after years of lawsuits and red tape, a federal judge approved the merger of wireless network giants T-Mobile and Sprint. We dive into why states are making calls to stop this from happening and what it could mean for your next phone bill. Meanwhile, the Philippines is scrapping a decades-old military agreement with the US called the Visiting Forces Agreement. We’ll tell you why that could have major implications for global security. Also on today’s show: the New Hampshire primary is underway, but the midnight vote in Dixville Notch got off to a surprising start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Tuesday, February 11th.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.5	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on
0:08.2	why they matter.
0:09.9	The hottest celebrity couple right now?
0:12.0	T-Mobile and Sprint.
0:13.2	We'll explain why these two be-listers pairing up could be a huge deal for the telecom
0:17.5	industry and for your wallet.
0:20.2	And in breakup news, the US and the Philippines are on the outs.
0:23.5	We'll explain why the Philippines breaking a long-held military agreement could have global
0:28.0	consequences.
0:29.4	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:31.4	Let's skim this.
0:38.8	Today's episode is brought to you by Bombas.
0:49.0	Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the joining together of Sprint and T-Mobile.
0:54.8	If anyone can show just cause why these companies should not be joined together in merger,
1:00.4	speak now or forever hold your peace.
1:05.4	Anyone?
1:08.0	Really, nobody has a problem with the third and fourth largest wireless companies in the US joining forces?
1:15.0	Nobody worries about a lack of competition or maybe rising prices or worse service?
1:21.2	Well then, it is with great joy that I present to you
1:24.4	the new T-Mobile.
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