T-Mobile last year announced that it was buying most of US Cellular, in a deal said to be worth a total of $4.4B. That deal has now completed. T-Mobile says that USCellular customers will stay on their existing plans “for now,” adding that they will later be able to choose to switch to one of the carrier’s unlimited plans … T-Mobile announced the acquisition back in May of last year. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and UScellular (NYSE: USM) today announced that T-Mobile has agreed to acquire substantially all of UScellular’s wireless operations. This includes UScellular’s wireless customers and stores, as well as certain specified spectrum assets. Upon closing, T-Mobile’s leading 5G network will expand to provide millions of UScellular customers, particularly those in underserved rural areas, a superior connectivity experience, moving from a roaming experience outside of the UScellular coverage area to full nationwide access on the country’s largest and fastest 5G network. Additionally, UScellular customers will have the ability to fully participate in the Un-carrier’s industry-leading value-packed plans filled with benefits and perks, and best-in-class customer support with the opportunity to save UScellular customers hundreds of millions of dollars. T-Mobile customers will also get access to UScellular’s network in areas that previously had limited coverage and the benefit of enhanced performance throughout UScellular’s footprint from the addition of the acquired UScellular spectrum to T-Mobile’s network. One fewer cellular company also increases choice and competition, apparently. And wireless consumers across the country will benefit from the enhanced choice and competition that this proposed transaction will create. T-Mobile previously merged with Sprint back in 2020, with all Sprint branding erased later the same year. The Uncarrier says that nothing changes for now. UScellular customers stay on their existing plans with no changes for now but as networks and systems are integrated, customers can choose to move to one of T-Mobile’s unlimited plans where they would unlock added value like streaming benefits (Netflix, AppleTV+, MLB.TV), free international roaming in over 215 countries and destinations, free in-flight Wi-Fi, built-in device upgrades, and more. The company has previously promised that USCellular customers will not be forced to change plan. Highlighted accessories Photo: T-Mobile