8 [Con] Higher Prices

Sprint has been an aggressive competitor in its attempts to lure customers away from its larger rivals. A merger between Sprint and the Uncarrier, which has garnered a reputation for competitive practices in its own right, could raise prices for consumers.

Of course, T-Mobile CEO John Legere maintains that the merger could actually lead to lower prices — and could force AT&T and Verizon to cut their own price points to compete. On the other hand, the “general view on Wall Street” is that the deal will cause prices to rise, researcher Blair Levin told The Washington Post.