T-Mobile all set to acquire Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile following FCC approval


by Neowin

Neowin— T-Mobile is set to move forward with its acquisition of Ka'ena Corp, the parent company of budget mobile service providers Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, after receiving the green light from the FCC.

CNET—FCC Approves T-Mobile's Deal to Purchase Mint Mobile. The carrier first announced the acquisition last year.

www.tmonews.com—FCC Approves T-Mobile’s Proposed Acquisition of Mint Mobile. It’s official! T-Mobile has received the approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its proposed acquisition of Ka’ena Corporation and its assets, Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile.  The Un-carrier previously announced its plans to acquire Ryan Reynolds’ MVNO brand for $1.35 billion. When Mike Sievert announced this, he promised to “work to further their success.”  Now that the acquisition has been approved, the transaction is expected to close on May 1.  Just a few days ago, ...

Gizmodo—T-Mobile Officially Acquires Mint Mobile in $1.35 Billion Deal. T-Mobile officially finalized the $1.35 billion deal to acquire Mint Mobile, according to a press release from the telecom company. The deal was first announced in March 2023 but had to clear regulatory approval. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave approval to the deal last week after T-Mobile pledged to let existing Mint customers switch providers for 60 days after the acquisition. T-Mobile has also pledged to keep Mint’s $15 per month deal for both new and existing...