The Telecommunications Industry Association claims amongst its ranks some of the biggest names in the tech space, including the likes of Apple, Intel, Microsoft and Nokia — so when the organization talks, people tend to listen. This time out, the TIA is giving the nod to AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile, urging that the FCC seriously consider the positive impact it would “have on investment and innovation, expanding consumer access to mobile broadband and addressing the looming spectrum crisis in America.” Telecommunications Industry Association gives AT&T / T-Mobile merger a big thumbs up originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink