03:14 PM EDT, 07/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- T-Mobile US ( TMUS ) eliminated its diversity, equity and inclusion policies in response to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, who said earlier this year the agency would block mergers of companies that promote "invidious" DEI policies, multiple media outlets said Wednesday, citing the wireless carrier's letter to the commission.

The company said in the letter that it directed workers focusing on DEI policies and programs to prioritize employee culture and engagement instead, according to reports.

T-Mobile will also remove references to DEI on its website and ensure job opportunities and mentorship programs are accessible to all, reports said.

Several deals in the communications industry are awaiting FCC approval, including Paramount Global's ( PARAA ) merger with Skydance Media and T-Mobile's acquisition of US Cellular's (USM) wireless operations as well as the buyout of Metronet by T-Mobile via a joint venture with KKR & Co ( KKR ) , according to Bloomberg.

T-Mobile didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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