Author: 21st Century Competition

France: Orange calls for rivals to succeed where it failed (Competition Policy International)

A week after wireless operator Orange failed to strike a deal with Bouygues and continue France’s market consolidation, reports say the firm is calling on its rivals to merge and encourage that consolidation.

Orange CEO Stephane Richard has reportedly called on Bouygues, Iliad and SFR to continue the merger spree and …read more

China/Germany: New Lufthansa CEO signs Air China JV (Competition Policy International)

Telco giant Telstra has been targeted for abusing its market dominance by rival Macquarie Telcom, reports say.

Macquarie filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against Telstra, arguing that the company has abused its market power to force sub-standard service on its customers. Specifically, the complaint says, Telstra …read more

Australia: Telstra slammed for dominance abuse (Competition Policy International)

Telco giant Telstra has been targeted for abusing its market dominance by rival Macquarie Telcom, reports say.

Macquarie filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against Telstra, arguing that the company has abused its market power to force sub-standard service on its customers. Specifically, the complaint says, Telstra …read more

Brazil: Oi says merger target hid debts (Competition Policy International)

Brazil wireless operator Oi is claiming that Portugal Telecom failed to disclose debts until after the companies already merged, reports say.

Portugal Telecom reportedly did not notify Oi of its investment in the holding company of a major shareholder, which is under investigation for financial irregularities. Portugal Telecom acquired $1.22 billion …read more