WHAT T-MOBILE TAKEOVER OF SPRINT MEANS FOR YOU

U.S. antitrust regulators have cleared T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeover of rival Sprint, leaving just three major cellphone companies, while creating a smaller competitor in satellite-TV company Dish.

While there are still a few hurdles to be cleared for the deal to close, here’s what a combined T-Mobile-Sprint company could mean for you and your cellphone bill:

FOR MOST T-MOBILE AND SPRINT CUSTOMERS

Sprint customers will be eventually transferred to the new T-Mobile, but