[AusNOG] ACCC seeks further submissions on TPG/iiNet Merger

[Skeeve Stevens]

We should ALL submit... a hundred ISPs might be taken seriously.


...Skeeve


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On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 9:21 PM, Brad Peczka <brad at bradpeczka.com> wrote:

> Submissions:
> http://registers.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1185185
> And here's a few excepts from
> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-11/accc-raises-issues-with-tpg-iinet-takeover/6538730
> :
>
> The ACCC wants more information on the $1.56 billion deal to determine
> what effect it will have, not only on competition, but on customer service
> levels as well.
>
> In its initial response to the proposal, the ACCC said it has received
> submissions from consumers who fear that service at iiNet will decline as a
> result.
>
> "The key argument in terms of quality is that, firstly, will TPG keep the
> iiNet brand and customer experience in the marketplace and, secondly, if
> they don't, will somebody else just fill that gap, we need to weigh all of
> that," ACCC chairman Rod Sims told ABC News.
>
> The ACCC's statement of issues said the acquisition is "unlikely" to raise
> competition concerns in other markets, including in relation to the supply
> of wholesale transmission, mobile broadband or voice services.
>
> Regards,
> -Brad.
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