Technology News Alert: AT&T will fight DOJ attempts to block T-Mobile merger

---------------------------------------- Technology News Alert: AT&T will fight DOJ attempts to block T-Mobile merger August 31, 2011 11:55:57 AM ---------------------------------------- AT&T said on Wednesday that it would challenge the Department of Justice's lawsuit to block the mobile provider's $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile. AT&T said in a statement that it was "surprised" and "disappointed" by the DOJ's actions and that it plans to ask for an expedited hearing on the matter. "We remain confident that this merger is in the best interest of consumers and our country, and the facts will prevail in court," the company said. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/46MP2V/KEPVS0/W0XWU8/CBCIYT/USB7X/AZ/h For more information, visit PostBusiness.com ---------------------------------------- Get The Washington Post app for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. http://itunes.com/apps/thewashingtonpost ---------------------------------------- Get breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting NEWS to 98999. Manage your e-mail subscriptions To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- ©2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071