FCC Chair Confirms T-Mobile Commitments To Preserve and Grow Jobs In The United States

FCC Chair Julius Genachowski today released a letter to a member of Congress, stating he expects T-Mobile USA to fulfill its promises of both preserving and creating jobs in the United States following regulatory approval of its merger with MetroPCS.

Writing to address concerns on the U.S. job creation and retention records of both firms put forth by Maine Rep. Michael Michaud, Genachowski made his expectations clear:

"After careful review of the record, the Bureaus found that the transaction would enhance the competitiveness of the fourth-largest nationwide wireless provider by allowing it to strengthen its network and expand its product line, thereby bolstering the long-term viability of the combined company and enabling increased employment. Moreover, during our review, T-Mobile USA told the Commission that they plan to preserve and grow U.S. jobs, and I expect them to live up to these commitments."

The transaction will combine T-Mobile with 30,000 employees and 33.2 million customers with MetroPCS, which directly employs 3,700 to service about 9.3 million customers.

The letter can be found here.