Reuters and CNBC reported Sprint parent SoftBank would own 40% to 50% of the combined carrier, while Deutsche Telekom, which owns T-Mobile, would claim a majority stake. “A deal is expected by the end of October,” according to the report, which cites unnamed people familiar with the talks, although there’s a chance it could still fall through. http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-sprint-reportedly-reach-major-breakthrough-merger-talks
That’s exactly the same question I asked myself..
Why would anyone be interested in sprint?
Spectrum
Network infrastructure (tower spots/leases) and a built out network infrastructure. Convert all customers over to T-Mobile and start using Sprints spectrum they cannot afford to deploy.