AT&T buying T-mobile

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Since at&t is buying T-Mobile (39 billion), and all of us will be switching to at&T's contract. And their policies are so much more strict.. they don't allow Third party apps on their phones. They make em not possible to download. But if we are rooted with a different ROM couldn't we download and use 'em?... I also know they don't allow tethering, but I know we can get around that. And I'm also curious if anybody knows how that transfer is gonna work. I seen on AndroidGuys that all Tmobile users will need to send in phones to either make them compatable on at&t network or take on of their phones for same price range. Anyone know how any of this is going to happen?

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I believe there is already a way to sideload unauthorized apps on att phones.

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Originally Posted by FATEOWNZYOU

Since at&t is buying T-Mobile (39 billion), and all of us will be switching to at&T's contract. And their policies are so much more strict.. they don't allow Third party apps on their phones. They make em not possible to download. But if we are rooted with a different ROM couldn't we download and use 'em?... I also know they don't allow tethering, but I know we can get around that. And I'm also curious if anybody knows how that transfer is gonna work. I seen on AndroidGuys that all Tmobile users will need to send in phones to either make them compatable on at&t network or take on of their phones for same price range. Anyone know how any of this is going to happen?

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Att just can't buy T-Mobile. If govwrmemt thinks its going to create monopoly and doesn't approve it att can't buy T-Mobile. Sprint is already working on it to stop it saying it will create monopoly .


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From what I hear the deal is finalized but I hope its not true as I hate hate hate AT&T with a passion !!!

I hope it never happens. Competition is good as it promotes ingenuity and cost effectiveness. This is an attempt to monopolize the industry. Broadband gets cheaper for the carrier while it gets more expensive for the consumer. Interesting to note, sprint first attempted to buy t-mobile for around 12-15 billion so they are fast from innocent by standers. Tell you what, if this happens I'm bouncing to sprint as they will offer the best rates and phones because they will be the little dog.

Keep in mind, both verizon and att have hard line services and home internet services they will protect. Who is impacted by that? The wireless consumer is as they will limit data to help drive business to the other services.

We will see who makes decisions. .what's good for the people or private interest. Knowing most of these politicians take contributions from corporations dont be surprised if you see it pass under the guise of "offering a stronger network to folks in rural areas" or "this will help with innovation." B.S..........

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Originally Posted by throwedyungg

From what I hear the deal is finalized but I hope its not true as I hate hate hate AT&T with a passion !!!

Same here. It is hard to swallow, but this is reality..sigh

Originally Posted by throwedyungg

From what I hear the deal is finalized but I hope its not true as I hate hate hate AT&T with a passion !!!

Originally Posted by axesd

Same here. It is hard to swallow, but this is reality..sigh

The deal isn't "finalized". Although the two companies may have made the agreement, they aren't the only ones who have a say in it. They still need regulatory approval for the deal, which doesn't happen overnight. Although they will probably get approval for it.

This is an interesting read though:
http://www.fiercecable.com/story/opp...ger/2011-03-23

I hate AT&T and all there **MOD EDIT** shenanigans ( locked phones , no third party apps , data caps , high price's for crappy service ) . If this goes down I dropping them .