The long-rumored merger between T-Mobile and Sprint has officially been called off, the companies announced in a joint statement Saturday. Despite the failed merger, the US telecom industry could still face a shake-up.
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Despite the failed merger with T-Mobile, Sprint is planning a come back (S, TMUS)
Despite the failed merger, the US telecom industry could still face a shake-up
Here's why increased infrastructure investment could make Sprint a more competitive player in the US telecom market.
- If Sprint can make significant improvements to its network while continuing to undercut its competitors on cost across the board, it could challenge T-Mobile's place in the market.
Marcelo Claure has similar aspirations. In the joint statement announcing the merger failure, he said, "We know we have significant assets, including our rich spectrum holdings, and are accelerating significant investments in our network to ensure our continued growth."
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