Judge approves request to delay AT&T lawsuit

A United States judge has approved a request made by telco AT&T and the Department of Justice to delay a lawsuit over AT&T’s purchase of T-Mobile. A request was made to stay the suit earlier this week, with the company working with Deutsche Telekom to prepare a defence. “We are actively considering whether and how […]

Patrick Stafford 14 December, 2011

A United States judge has approved a request made by telco AT&T and the Department of Justice to delay a lawsuit over AT&T’s purchase of T-Mobile.

A request was made to stay the suit earlier this week, with the company working with Deutsche Telekom to prepare a defence.

“We are actively considering whether and how to revise our current transaction to achieve the necessary regulatory approvals so that we can deliver the capacity enhancements and improved customer service that can only be derived from combining our two companies’ wireless assets,” AT&T said in a statement.

The Department of Justice has also sought a delay, or a dismissal of the suit entirely, saying that it is unnecessary given AT&T withdrew its FCC application.