T-Mobile to launch a new television service in 2018, acquire Layer3 TV

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc said on Wednesday it will launch a new television service in 2018 and acquire television technology company Layer3 TV Inc for an undisclosed amount as part of its plans.

Layer3 TV delivers a product that integrates television, online video content and social media and is available in five cities across the United States, the No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier said.

(Reporting by Anjali Athavaley; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)