Senate Antitrust Leaders Advise Consumer-Focused AT&T/DirecTV Review

Senate Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Subcommittee Chairman Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ranking Member Mike Lee (R-UT) are urging the Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department to focus on consumers -- including price, choice, quality and innovation – when reviewing AT&T’s proposed acquisition of DirecTV.

Justice will review for antitrust issues, while the FCC's review extends to public interest benefits as well as harms.