It seems that T-Mobile US and Sprint have been trying to get their merger approved for years. They have been changing who they are and still nothing. Today, T-Mobile is showing growth, as is Sprint, but to a lesser degree. However, when this merger is either approved or denied, these companies will face a tough period of distraction that could take their eye off the ball for years to come. Let’s take a closer look at what investors, users, workers and the competition can expect.