T-Mobile Customers to Retain Plans Even After AT&T Merger

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T-Mobile is in an interesting position these days. With news of AT&T’s planned acquisition, the company is still pushing several offers and promotions. But once the acquisition deal pushes through, what will happen to existing subscriptions?

This is probably in the minds of many a T-Mobile subscriber these days. The network is known for its competitive pricing schemes and offers, whereas rival AT&T does not compete too well when it comes to prices. However, an internal memo leaked recently reveals that AT&T plans to stick with current T-Mobile subscription rates once the acquisition pushes through. This means that with the merger, current T-Mo subscribers can stick with their current plans. This even extends past their contracts, for as long as the monthly subscription is in place.

T-Mobile customers will be able to keep their rate plans. They will be able to do so for as long as they want to, even when their terms end and the service continues on a month-to-moth basis.

The leaked FAQ suggests, though, that subscribers will have to give up their current plans once they decide to purchase a new subsidized phone under a new contract.

The AT&T and T-Mobile merger has gone under fire due to allegations of potential antitrust violations. A Justice Department lawsuit claims that the merged company will be too big for competition, and that consumers will be on the losing end in terms of price. As such, pricing has been one big part of the argument, because T-Mobile is considered an “independent, low-priced” player in the telco market.

But will a promise to keep T-Mobile subscription rates be enough to make customers happy? AT&T, T-Mobile, the Justice Department and other stakeholders are going to meet on September 21, so we will know how they plan to deal with the antitrust concerns by then.