The $ 39 billion purchase will include a $ 25 billion cash payment ; the remainder will be paid using AT & T stock . The acquisition will expand AT & T 's 4G network by 1.2 million square miles . Comment: The agreement has been approved by both companies ' boards .
The acquisition will expand AT & T 's 4G network by 1.2 million square miles . Comment: The agreement has been approved by both companies ' boards .