U.S. moves to block AT&T's buying of T-Mobile

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　　Cole said that four nationwide providers, including AT&T, T- Mobile, Sprint² and Verizon, account for more than 90 percent of the mobile wireless³ connections in America, so "preserving competition among them is crucial."

　　A merger⁴ of AT&T and T-Mobile, however, would combine two of the four largest competitors in the marketplace, and would eliminate T-Mobile, an aggressive competitor, from the market, he said.

　　The combination of the two companies would also result in tens of millions of consumers facing higher prices, fewer choices and lower quality products for their mobile wireless services, he added.

　　"We are seeking to block this deal in order to maintain a vibrant⁵ and competitive marketplace that allows everyone to benefit from lower prices and better quality and innovative⁶ products."

　　AT&T is the second largest mobile phone service provider in the U.S.and T-Mobile is ranked the fourth largest. Since AT&T's proposed 39 billion U.S. dollars acquisition of T-Mobile was released in March, the deal has proved controversial, with increasing opposition⁷ from rivals, consumer advocates and organizations.

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