T-Mobile US has announced the termination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs as part of its efforts to secure regulatory approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for two major acquisition deals. The wireless carrier confirmed it would eliminate all DEI-related roles, teams, and references from its website, emphasizing that this change is substantive rather than symbolic. This move comes under pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and the Trump administration, which has indicated that merger approvals would not be granted without such steps. The deals include a $4.4 billion acquisition of US Cellular's wireless business and a $4.9 billion joint venture to acquire fiber company Metronet. The Department of Justice has declined to pursue antitrust action against the US Cellular acquisition, signaling a softer approach to corporate consolidation under the current administration. Following T-Mobile's commitment to end its DEI programs, the FCC approved both transactions, marking a key milestone for the company’s expansion plans.