AT&T Reveals Plans To Buy T-Mobile

by Wendy Kaufman, NPR

AT&T unveiled a huge acquisition over the weekend. The telecom giant announced it is buying wireless rival T-Mobile in a deal valued at $39 billion. The deal will put 80 percent of the wireless market in the hands of just two competitors, AT&T and Verizon. Analysts say it's likely to face a tough review from antitrust regulators.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, March 21, 2011