T-Mobile has ended all of its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, stating it is not just in name but in substance.
The telecom dismantled its DEI efforts while seeking FCC approval for acquiring assets from United States Cellular and establishing a joint venture with KKR.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr viewed T-Mobile's move positively as promoting equal opportunity and non-discrimination, while Democratic commissioner Anna M. Gomez criticized the company for reversing its policies to align with the current administration.
Verizon had also abandoned its DEI commitments previously to secure FCC approval for a merger with Frontier, indicating a trend among telecom companies in such dealings.