Deutsche Telekom executives today indicated they are still weighing the best path forward for T-Mobile US, especially when it comes to improving profitability.
“It is our duty to go on improving the return on T-Mobile US,” said CEO Tim Hoettges. “If we find a partner who will help us to do so, we will obviously consider it.”
Deutsche Telekom owns 66% of T-Mobile US and last year attempted sell the company to Japan’s SoftBank. T-Mobile has gained more than 8 million customers in the last year, but has done so at considerable expense.
Deutsche Telekom said it is under no pressure to sell T-Mobile, but the German company is making it clear that it is open to suggestions
