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Law enforcement officials in New York and San Francisco called the carriers' response 'highly disturbing'
But recent acquisitions -- and its acquisition by SoftBank -- leave Sprint better placed for growth, the company said
With U.S. government approval secured, Softbank could own Sprint later this month
The deal is expected to reinvigorate the biggest rival to AT&T and Verizon Wireless
The satellite company is now offering $4.40 per share, beating Sprint's enhanced offer of $3.40
The approval addresses some national security concerns related to the acquisition, but the FCC's OK is still needed
An offer for some leases would further complicate the financial wrangling between Sprint, Clearwire, Softbank, and Dish
T-Mobile debuts its 'radical' data plans, which tend to cost less than competitors, but overall expenses are similar
The $3.30-per-share offer could set off a bidding war between two companies already at odds over spectrum
The deal would give Sprint significantly more spectrum in the top U.S. markets
It's about time someone shook up the U.S. cellular market, and Japan's Softbank has a track record of doing so
The Japanese company already offers cheaper prices at home than potential partner Sprint in the U.S., despite the strong yen