What macro$-$

environmental forces most impact Softbank$/$Sprint$/$Tmobile mergers? What are the

most critical issues for Softbank$/$Sprint in terms of internal weaknesses, external threats

$($especially industry competitions and regulations$),$ and external opportunities? Then

sum up your suggestions on the next steps for Softbank: what it should do next, now

that Sprint was eventually acquired by Tmobile? How could Softbank continue benefit

from a minor ownership position in the new Tmobile company and U$.$S$.$

telecommunication industry?