Spectrum
FCC, DOJ in Court Defending Plan to Open More Public Safety Spectrum to FirstNet
Supporters and opponents of the idea have sued the FCC over the plan.
Antitrust
Fired #2 Official at Antitrust Division Decries Corruption at Justice Department
The antitrust division may need state attorneys general to join federal cases 'as a check on influence peddling.'
mergers
T-Mobile-UScellular Deal Closes
Opponents have asked FCC commissioners to rescind bureau-level approval and review the transaction.
mergers
DOJ Approves T-Mobile-UScellular Deal, but Harbors Concern About Wireless Consolidation
T-Mobile is set to acquire UScellular's 4.4 million customers and about a third of its specrtrum for $4.3 billion.
Briefs
Slater Confirmed to Head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division
Slater said she will focus on enforcing antitrust laws affecting industries including technology
Justice
As Biden’s Antitrust Chief Exits, Will Trump Keep the Momentum?
The DOJ’s antitrust division saw record enforcement under Kanter.
Justice
Trump Taps Gail Slater for Justice Department Antitrust Head
The department reviews major telecom deals but isn't seen as a bottleneck for currently pending transactions.
