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T-Mobile Acquires Layer3 TV to Support Plan to Launch Pay TV Service in 2018

T-Mobile Acquires Layer3 TV to Support Plan to Launch Pay TV Service in 2018 Image Credit: Layer3 TV

T-Mobile unveiled the next phase of its mobile video strategy, announcing plans to launch a disruptive new TV service in 2018.

To fuel that, T-Mobile has signed an agreement to acquire TV technology innovator Layer3 TV and will work with Layer3 TV’s leading technology and talent to create T-Mobile’s new TV service.  

T-Mobile said it plans to build TV for people who love TV but are tired of the multi-year service contracts, confusing sky-high bills, exploding bundles, clunky technologies, outdated UIs, closed systems and lousy customer service of today’s traditional TV providers.

Currently, Layer3 TV delivers a product that seamlessly integrates the best of television, streaming online video content and social media and is available in five cities across the US. 

The new TV service will take full advantage of T-Mobile’s nationwide retail presence, top-rated brand and award-winning sales and customer care organizations. 

John Legere, President and CEO, T-Mobile
People love their TV, but they hate their TV providers. And worse, they have no real choice but to simply take it – the crappy customer service, clunky technology and outrageous bills loaded with fees! That’s where we come in. We’re gonna fix the pain points and bring real choice to consumers across the country.

Mike Sievert, COO, T-Mobile 
That’s because the world is changing – with mobile video, streaming services, cord cutting, original content and more -- and yet, the old guard simply can’t – or won’t – evolve. It’s time for a disruptor to shake things up and give people real choice like only the Un-carrier can.

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