The European Commission approved the acquisition of Orange Austria by Hutchison 3G Austria, subject to the divestment of frequencies and a commitment to offer low wholesale access fees to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). CRA advised Orange Austria throughout proceedings with the EC and Austrian competition authority, which focused on the potential price effects resulting from the reduction of the number of network operators in the Austrian mobile telecommunications market from four to three. The approved remedy package is expected to reduce entry barriers for potential new entrants and encourage competition at the retail level.
CRA adds Kevin Williams, Yale School of Management Professor, as academic affiliate to Antitrust Practice
“I am pleased to welcome Kevin to CRA,” said Paul Maleh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charles River Associates. “Kevin is a recognized expert in...