T-Mobile + Sprint, and what about 5G?

Knowledge@Wharton interview on T-Mobile Sprint merger attempt, how this relates to 5G, and what are the directions moving forward. I'd love a scenario in which the merger fails; and then the two companies -- weaker compared with AT&T, Verizon and Comcast -- become alliance/merger targets for computing/content giants (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Google, Netflix) who can then use 5G + the T-Mobile/Sprint spectrum to offer wireless service, or to become vertically integrated players who offer content+access.