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Sprint Nextel has become an affiliate member of the Rural...

Sprint Nextel has become an affiliate member of the Rural Cellular Association, RCA said Tuesday. The announcement comes two days before AT&T is expected to formally seek FCC approval for its proposed purchase of T-Mobile. Sprint and RCA have emerged…

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as two of the likely top opponents of the merger. “This is a very timely addition to RCA’s membership,” said RCA President Steve Berry. “A stronger membership will certainly help ensure that our voices are heard at the Federal Communications Commission, on Capitol Hill, and at the White House and other parts of the Executive Branch.” Sprint has “many issues of mutual concern with RCA members,” said Vonya McCann, Sprint senior vice president.