"CWA's testimony suggests that this merger will result in up to 30,000 job losses in the industry and a reduction in industry pay by as much as $3,000 per employee."
"What guarantees do rural providers have that they won't face increased costs if T-Mobile doesn't adopt Sprint's practices?"
"I have seen a lot of mergers in this industry and others and it is hard to think of one where consolidation didn't result in people losing their jobs, prices going up, and innovation being stifled."
"I was born in 1955. John Dingell was sworn into Congress in 1955."
"Today's hearing gives us the opportunity to hear about how the American public can benefit from the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint."
"Investments in next generation broadband networks are important to reach unserved communities like mine in Southwest Missouri and help close the digital divide."
"Hon. Mike Doyle, a Representative in Congress from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, opening statement."
"I believe in the power of competition to spark innovation, expand access, and give consumers a better experience at a lower price."
"I believe this is one of the most important digital rights issues we face today."
"Let me be clear. This repeal had far greater impact than just removing the FCC's net neutrality rules."
"I believe strongly in the power of competition to spark innovation, expand access, and give consumers a better experience at a lower price."
"Today's hearing is on Net Neutrality. I believe this is one of the most important digital rights issues we face today."