Rockefeller not surprised as AT&T, Sprint vie for his affections

AT&T shot back with a statement from its mid-Atlantic executive Michael Schweder calling Sprint’s effort “cynical” and raising doubts about whether the company really has West Virginia’s best interests at heart.

Despite all the wooing, Rockefeller, on whole, did not sound particularly surprised or moved by all the attention. 

Rockefeller spokeswoman Jena Longo said, “It’s no surprise the companies involved and impacted by this merger are weighing in through regulatory filings nationally and also in the states that have their own regulatory processes — like West Virginia’s Public Service Commission. Chairman Rockefeller continues to closely review the details of the acquisition.”

AT&T’s proposal to acquire T-Mobile is under review at the Justice Department and FCC and will also face reviews on Capitol Hill.