Last week we analyzed the capex slowdown that will affect the three leading US operators from this year. Now further details are emerging about T-Mobile’s spending plans for the year, with a focus on reducing headcount and potentially acquiring an MVNO called Mint Mobile. Of the three main operators – Verizon and AT&T being the leaders – T-Mobile USA’s reduction in spending is the most positive, in the sense that it stems primarily from near-completion of its 5G coverage and 5G Standalone projects. It has deployed wide-scale 5G, including 5G SA, well ahead of competitors and so it will need to invest lower sums this year. By contrast, Verizon and AT&T still have to embark on commercial, at-scale deployment of…