T-Mobile Ends DEI Policies While Awaiting FCC Decision
T-Mobile Ends DEI Initiatives
T-Mobile scrapped its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in a letter to the FCC, stating that it would end these initiatives "not just in name, but in substance." The company will remove all references to DEI from its communications as it awaits FCC approval for its acquisitions.
Regulatory Approval for Acquisitions
The company is seeking federal approval for its partial acquisition of U.S. Cellular valued at $4.4 million and the acquisition of internet service provider Metronet. FCC chairman Brendan Carr applauded T-Mobile's decision, viewing it as a step forward for equal opportunity.
Responses to T-Mobile's Decision
Critics, including FCC member Anna M. Gomez, have condemned the decision as a cynical move to secure regulatory approval at the expense of marginalized communities. The implications of T-Mobile's actions are echoed across multiple major companies reconsidering their DEI strategies.
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