Review:AT&T Pulls $39 Billion T-Mobile Bid on Regulatory Opposition – (https://w

Review:AT&T Pulls $39 Billion T-Mobile Bid on Regulatory Opposition – (https://www.deseret.com/2011/12/19/20239279/at-t-pulls-39-billion-t-mobile-bid)
: Moritz, S. (2011, December 20). AT&T pulls $39 billion T-Mobile bid (Links to an external site.). Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/2011/12/19/20239279/at-t-pulls-39-billion-t-mobile-bid
In 2011, AT&T attempted a merger with T-Mobile. The Justice Department sued under the act, claiming that the merger would constitute a violation of the antitrust laws. In 2012, AT&T dropped its attempt at the acquisition.
If AT&T had merged with T-Mobile, would the merger have violated antitrust laws? Why, or why not? Do not be unduly influenced by the Justice Department’s stance on the issue. Use your own analysis to reach a conclusion.