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.