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		count on March 21, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: AT&T to Acquire T-Mobile USA for $39 Billion Joe Nacchio (former Qwest CEO) says Qwest refused to comply and spy on behalf of the NSA, and that cost them contracts: http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20071013/news_1n13ns... Granted, he's been convicted of insider trading and may be a biased source, but I'd say it's a good indicator that Qwest isn't named as a defendant in the EFF suits.

jamesbritt on March 22, 2011 [–]

T-mobile issued a similar statement, that they did not participate and did not turn over any records. No mention of losing contracts over it.

Hell, maybe AT&T wants to buy T-Mobile to ensure everyone gets spied on equally. Look for an attempt to buy Qwest next. :)

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