MetroPCS in talks to merge with T-Mobile USA

Deutsche Telekom is in talks with MetroPCS Wireless on a possible deal to combine T-Mobile USA with that carrier. MetroPCS said the talks might not result in a deal. The negotiations had been widely reported, following reports over the past two weeks that T-Mobile might tie up with MetroPCS, Sprint Nextel or satellite TV operator Dish Network. Deutsche Telekom, based in Germany, is the parent company of T-Mobile USA. A deal with MetroPCS would add scale but create all kinds of logistical challenges for the two carriers as they tried to merge distinct sales approaches, corporate cultures and network technologies.