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John Legere calls Verizon and AT&T 'dumb and dumber' in a clean energy challenge

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Leave it to the ever-flamboyant T-Mobile CEO John Legere to both insult and ridicule its opponents in the US carrier battle during a simple we-are-going-green presentation. T-Mobile announced an initiative to get a 100% of its energy needs from renewable sources like wind and solar by 2021, and challenged "dumb and dumber" (aka Verizon and AT&T) to follow in its footsteps.

Mr Legere will set aside half a million for a non-profit that will concoct said clean energy initiatives for it, and if Verizon or AT&T join in, it will add another $100,000 to the pot, while if both participate, T-Mobile will triple its investment to $1.5 million. What he is proposing in the tongue-in-cheek video above, is actually calling or writing to the CEOs of AT&T or Verizon, and pressing them to get in sync with the treehugging times, or else...
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.

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