Groups Representing African Americans Support AT&T Merger Plan

A coalition of African American groups filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission in support of AT&T's proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA, saying the deal would help blacks compete for business opportunities and better jobs.

"The merger of AT&T and T-Mobile will mean more diplomas, better jobs and healthier African American families," National Coalition of Black Civic Participation's President and CEO Melanie Campbell said. "A combined AT&T-T-Mobile also will help achieve the federal government's goal that our organizations share: 'Connecting every part of America to the digital age."