https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/t-mobilesprint-merger-will-bring-higher-prices-small-carriers-tell-fcc/

T-Mobile USA's proposed acquisition of Sprint would harm competitors and consumers, particularly in rural America, lobby groups for small carriers say.

The Rural Wireless Association (RWA), NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, and other groups filed petitions urging the Federal Communications Commission to block the T-Mobile/Sprint merger this week.