And Then There Were Four: Sprint and Nextel Announce Merger, Leaving Just Four Tier 1 U.S. Mobile Operators

This IDC Insight looks at the announcement on December 15, 2004, that Sprint and Nextel had agreed to a "merger of equals." Although it still requires approval by both companies' shareholders, the DOJ, the FCC, and state public utility commissions, the merger is expected to be completed in 2H05. This document examines the details of the proposed merger and its potential impact on the U.S. wireless market in general.