Australia: ACCC investigation into Telstra's proposed acquisition of TPG Telecom
Progress
Current status
in force
21 Dec 2022 in force
23 May 2022 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Rejected Telstra-TPG Telecom merger
On 21 December 2022, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued its decision not to authorise the proposed regional mobile network arrangements between Telstra, the largest mobile network operator in Australia, and TPG Telecom …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Request for authorisation of Telstra-TPG Telecom merger
On 23 May 2022, Telstra, the largest mobile network operator in Australia, and TPG Telecom submitted to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) an application for a merger authorisation for Telstra to operate radiocommunications d…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority