T-Mobile Acquires UScellular in $4.4B Deal Amid Competition Fears

T-Mobile has acquired UScellular for $4.4 billion, absorbing its 4.5 million customers, stores, and spectrum, ending the era of major independent U.S. carriers. This FCC-approved deal boosts T-Mobile's 5G expansion but raises concerns over reduced competition and potential price hikes. Critics fear it may hinder rural connectivity and innovation.