Four more US states join lawsuit to stop T-Mobile-Sprint deal

NEW YORK: Four more U.S. states have joined an unusual effort by state attorneys general to stop T-Mobile US Inc's acquisition of Sprint Corp, a New York official said at a court hearing on Friday.

They filed a lawsuit on June 11 aimed at stopping the purchase by No. 3 U.S. wireless operator T-Mobile of No. 4 Sprint, saying the deal would cost their subscribers more than US$4.5 billion annually.If the acquisition is completed, the number of U.S. wireless carriers would drop to three from four, with Verizon Communications Inc and AT&T Inc leading the pack.

U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero, who is hearing the case, signaled the case could be affected if the U.S. Department of Justice, which is not involved in the lawsuit, decides to intervene."The elephant not in the room is the Justice Department," Marrero said, referring to his courtroom."Either way, it is likely to affect what is on the table."

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