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STATEMENT BY FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN
ON BUREAU ORDER AND DECLARATORY RULING THAT APPROVES THE 
APPLICATIONS OF T-MOBILE AND METROPCS
“Based on the record before the Bureau, I generally agree that these transfer of control 
applications would not likely result in competitive harm to wireless consumers.  It also appears 
that this transaction could lead to benefits such as greater deployment of advanced Long Term 
Evolution (“LTE”) services, the expansion of the MetroPCS brand into new geographical 
markets, and the development of a more robust, nationwide network.  Some commenters such as 
Communications Workers of America raised significant concerns with regard to whether, post-
merger, the new company would pursue non-network synergies and efficiencies that could lead 
to significant job losses, a reduction in employment standards, and an adverse impact on 
customer service.  In this regard, T-Mobile and MetroPCS made a statement that they have no 
plans to move call centers offshore or to reduce employment levels at T-Mobile call centers.  
They also stated that, over the last six months, the company has hired more than 3,600 
employees in its 17 domestic call centers, and plans to continue hiring in those call centers, 
increasing the number of overall U.S. positions, to support its customers.  I hope that the new 
company, in fact, pursues a course that increases employment opportunities.”