The AT&T Merger Decision Is a Win for Consumers

US District Court Judge Richard Leon’s recent decision allowed AT&T and Time Warner to merge, reaffirming long-held precedent on vertical mergers. The court recognized that the media market is dynamic and competitive and that traditional pay-TV and cable providers are now struggling to compete with streaming services. Perhaps most importantly, this decision is a victory for consumers because the newly-merged AT&T-Time Warner company can cut costs of services.