Looking for the most affordable way to build nationwide networks, Germany’s Deutsche Telekom (the parent company of T-Mobile) is discussing possibly gaining access to spectrum to expand it’s 4G network. Clearwire and MetroPCS own airwaves that can host 4G networks, which means faster service for Web-enabled phones. Although, T-Mobile’s rivals such as Verizon and AT&T have already started to upgrade their systems, and T-Mobile themselves have not yet announced a 4G expansion plan. Sprint has also entered negotiations, already owning 51% of Clearwire.
Recent reports say that Deutsche Telekom was considering making a multi-billion-dollar offer to Sprint, in hopes that they would merge into a larger company to compete against Verizon and AT&T, rather than struggling separately. Sprint, the third-largest wireless service provider said it lost 257,000 subscribers and $384 million. T-Mobile is the fourth-largest, and has also lost revenue in the past years. Should these two companies merge, they will rival AT&T’s second-place spot with 78.2 million customers. T-Mobile is already an international success, operating under GSM and UMTS networks in both Europe and the United states, with mobile operators in both continents. Globally, they have 150 million subscribers, making them the eighth largest mobile phone service provider by subscribers.
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