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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has given its approval for T-Mobile US's $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular's wireless business. M&A

The DOJ has approved T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless business, citing limited competition risks despite market concerns. UScellular’s declining performance and lack of scale were key factors. While critics question the deal’s long-term impact and the viability of a fourth national carrier, the FCC maintains jurisdiction over spectrum sales.

Qualcomm is set to acquire Alphawave Semi for $2.4B to to strengthen Qualcomm's presence in the data center chip market. M&A

Qualcomm plans to acquire Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion, boosting its data center chip ambitions. The deal enhances Qualcomm’s CPU and NPU offerings, expands its AI capabilities, and aligns with partnerships like Nvidia and Humain. Despite potential licensing challenges, the move strengthens Qualcomm’s position in the growing AI and data center markets.