Differences Between AT & T And Time Warner Cable

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As for the political climate regarding these agencies and AT&T, it seems like there might be some doubt there too, especially with this proposed merger deal that took place between AT&T and Time Warner Cable. Since this deal was first announced back in 2016, many business, political logic and realities were against it. Some were even thinking that the FCC or FTC would go in and completely end it because of the effects it could have on the American consumers. Now fast forward to this past November, the Justice Department has decided to go in and sue in order to block this merger deal. So it will be interesting to see how that pans out.
If this lawsuit does not end this potential merger deal, then it could be a very bright future for AT&T. The

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