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O2/E-Plus Merger Causes Need to Act on Spectrum: German Watchdog 2014-04-01 08:23:46.233 GMT
By Cornelius Rahn April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Merged operator would hold more than half of 900 MHz/1,800 MHz frequencies, causing need to act “in the short term” to ensure fair spectrum allocation, German Federal Network Agency says in statement on website. * Following approval of merger, regulator aims to start allocation process for separate bundles of spectrum this year to allow competitors to acquire frequency portfolio in a non-discriminatory manner * Regulator sees no need to act in the short term on 800MHz, 2GHz, 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz frequencies as a result of the merger * Link to statement: http://bit.ly/1s1AYOX * NOTE: German network agency works closely with EU Commission on approval process * NOTE: O2 Should Sell at Cost to MVNO Post E-Plus Deal, United Internet CEO said March 27
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