Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Hottges is pushing for a merger with T-Mobile US, according to the Wall Street Journal. Deutsche Telekom is the majority shareholder in T-Mobile, which contributes about two-thirds of its revenue. The deal would require winning over skeptical T-Mobile minority shareholders, partly due to concerns about Deutsche Telekom's lower-margin international operations. Separately, T-Mobile US reaffirmed its commitment to shareholder value by approving a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, payable on September 10, 2026, to stockholders of record as of August 28, 2026.
Deutsche Telekom AGCEO pushing for merger with T-Mobile US, which contributes ~2/3 of revenue, potentially unlocking value.
T-Mobile US IncMerger push creates uncertainty for minority shareholders; dividend approval is positive but secondary.