who bought us cellular

T-Mobile bought most of U.S. Cellular's wireless operations in a deal valued at approximately $4.4 billion. The acquisition includes about 4 million U.S. Cellular customers, retail stores, and roughly 30% of U.S. Cellular's spectrum assets. U.S. Cellular retains about 70% of its spectrum and its towers, with T-Mobile entering into long-term lease agreements for over 2,100 towers. The deal involves a combination of cash and up to $2 billion of assumed debt and is expected to close in mid-2025, pending regulatory approval