Network of Possibilities

I havent commented on the merger of AT&T and T-Mobile thus far for some good reasons.  I will leave it to everyone to make their own decision about the merger but here are some facts that you should be aware of.

• First AT&T is one of the biggest companies, stable companies and telecom providers.  The spend the most capital than most any other company
• AT&T has historically been among the most innovative companies in the industry and has been a leader in telecom since before the Fed break up in ancient times.
• Their innovations and parternships have been monumental in mobile advancements in healthcare, business, and everyday life.
• They have vastly expanded their network into areas where there were problems and where their wasnt as much service as before.
• Their HSPA+ network on a CAT 5 device will get just about the same speed as a competitors LTE service.    Translation from "geek speak" is AT&T with their 3G network on a iphone or one of the latest  andriod/windows phones will get 4G speed within the same range as Verizon claims their 4G (LTE) to be at.
• The current plan is to have 93% of Americans (consumers) covered by 2013 on their own network.

So what will this merger do?

• Increase the coverage of 3G and 4G service to 97% of Americans.  No other company will be able to claim that and has no plans to have and I'm willing to bet wouldnt ever do it.  It is incredibly bold to push your network out to that size.
• This will allow for better speeds for urban and rural areas that are in need for it.  It will increase the speed of communication for consumers and businesses.

Two Major Facts to Note:

• AT&T has sworn under oath of perjury that this will be more affordable for customers and they also sworn under oath that T-Mobile pricing will remain the same.
• Your attitude toward AT&T effects your idea about the merger more than the facts probably do and that is wrong.  The fact is good or bad views of AT&T wont make these facts untrue.