A group representing the interests of mobile operators across the world is calling on the European Commission to relax its scrutiny against mergers in the industry, say reports.
The GSMA announced Monday that it is calling on the EU to consider investment incentives that result from wireless mergers, rather than focusing on merely short-term effects of such deal. Director general of the GSMA, Anne Bouverot, said wireless consolidation “can boost investment in next-generation mobile infrastructure and delivery of mobile broadband to rural areas.”
The GSMA pointed to a study it commissioned, which found little evidence that four-player wireless markets result in lower prices for consumers than three-player markets.
Further, the group argued, consolidation can lead to stronger spectrum performance and cost effectiveness.
While the group acknowledged that the Commission has softened its position against wireless mergers – signaled by recent merger clearances in Germany, Ireland and Austria – the GSMA said the authority must relax the strict conditions placed on such mergers.
Full content: Total Telecom
Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.
Featured News
UK Business Secretary Calls for More Agile Competition Regulator
Feb 13, 2025 by
CPI
Germany’s Antitrust Regulator Raises Concerns Over Apple’s App Tracking Policies
Feb 13, 2025 by
CPI
$60 Billion Nissan-Honda Merger Falls Apart
Feb 13, 2025 by
CPI
DOJ Moves to End Protections for Three Regulatory Agencies
Feb 13, 2025 by
CPI
Meta to Allow Rivals to List Ads on Facebook Marketplace Following EU Fine
Feb 13, 2025 by
CPI
Antitrust Mix by CPI
Antitrust Chronicle® – International Criminal Enforcement
Jan 23, 2025 by
CPI
The Antitrust Division’s Recent Work to Combat International Cartels
Jan 23, 2025 by
Emma Burnham & Benjamin Christenson
Information Sharing: The New Frontier of U.S. Antitrust Enforcement
Jan 23, 2025 by
Brian P. Quinn, Casey Kovarik & Michael Tubach
The Key Role of Guidelines on Exchanges of Information Among Competitors and the Divergent Transatlantic Paths
Jan 23, 2025 by
Rosa Abrantes-Metz & Albert Metz
Leniency, Whistleblowers, and Compliance
Jan 23, 2025 by
Richard Powers, Tara O’Malley & Cory Gordon