Sprint Takes Aim at AT&T-Mobile In West Virginia PUC

Sprint is taking its opposition to the AT&T/T-Mobile deal to the state public utility commissions. Sprint submitted a formal request of the West Virginia state PUC to investigate the proposed $39 billion deal, saying it would adversely impact West Virginians because it would raise prices, restrict innovation and limit choice. It would also increase the footprint of one of Sprint's key competitors in the wireless space. "By eliminating the fourth largest national competitor, AT&T would foreclose the prospect of an innovative, value-oriented competitor providing service throughout West Virginia," Sprint said in its request.