Consumer Protection Foundation disappointed by Orange and Sunrise's appeal
The Foundation for Consumer Protection (SKS) is disappointed by the appeal lodged by Orange and Sunrise against the merger ban imposed by the Competition Commission. It accuses the two companies of not being prepared to make any concessions for the benefit of consumers.
With their appeal, Orange and Sunrise have taken a stubborn stance and also undermined the position of the Competition Commission (ComCo) on the telecoms market, the SKS announced on Thursday, according to SDA. The SKS therefore believes that the two regulatory authorities, the Competition Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, should be strengthened in the upcoming revision of the Cartel Act. The consumer advocates expressly welcomed the Weko's ban on mergers. They fear that a merger between Orange and Sunrise would create a duopoly on the Swiss market, which could keep telephone tariffs high.
The Foundation for Consumer Protection advises the two telecommunications companies wishing to merge to submit a new application subject to conditions if they cannot live with the ban. If the merger takes place under different circumstances, it would also be reassessed from the point of view of consumer protection.
The Foundation for Consumer Protection advises the two telecommunications companies wishing to merge to submit a new application subject to conditions if they cannot live with the ban. If the merger takes place under different circumstances, it would also be reassessed from the point of view of consumer protection.
