Stopped AT&T's
Takeover of T-Mobile

AT&T's attempted takeover of T-Mobile was a power grab that pitted well-heeled lobbyists, corrupt legislators, phony front groups and the world’s most powerful telecommunications companies against the rest of us — the public who overwhelmingly opposed the merger.

Organizations like Free Press played an important role in beating back the deal, spreading the word about its dangers far and wide and meeting face to face with elected officials.

Below is a comprehensive list of research documents and resources we used to beat back the AT&T juggernaut in 2011.

The Department of Justice Sues

• The Department of Justice Files Suit to Block AT&T's Takeover of T-Mobile (pdf)
  In the summer of 2011, the Department of Justice sued to block AT&T's proposed merger with T-Mobile, arguing that the deal would break existing antitrust law. Read the full text of the lawsuit here.
• Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit to Block AT&T’s Acquisition of T-Mobile
  The Department of Justice's press release announcing its lawsuit. It's a good snapshot of the DoJ's reasoning behind the move.

This Just In: AT&T Lies

• FCC to AT&T: Is That Your Final Answer?
  Developments that signaled the unravelling of AT&T’s case for taking over T-Mobile.
• Did AT&T Lie to Your Representative?
  Leaked documents revealing AT&T lies about its takeover of T-Mobile.

The Facts About This Deal

• 5 Myths About the AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
  AT&T pushed a series of lies about the benefits of its proposed merger. This one-pager presents the facts.
• What's Wrong with AT&T's Mega-Merger
  Five reasons why all Americans — and not just AT&T and T-Mobile customers — needed to be concerned about the return of the new/old Ma Bell
• Why the AT&T/T-Mobile Deal Is Bad for America
  The facts about the deal, and why it didn't withstand scrutiny
• Fact vs. Fiction
  Fiction peddled by AT&T, countered by the facts about this deal

Letters from Congress

• Sen. Franken's Letter to the FCC and the Department of Justice
  This letter from Sen. Al Franken helped set in motion congressional opposition to the merger.
• Sen. Kohl's Letter to the FCC and the Department of Justice
  The head of the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee's powerful letter urging the FCC and the DoJ to reject the merger
• Letter from Reps. Markey, Conyers and Eshoo to the FCC and the DoJ
  Joint letter from three members of Congress to the FCC and the DoJ