Optus Mobile Pty Ltd - proposed acquisition of certain spectrum licences from 3G Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
40666
Acquirer(s)
Optus Mobile Pty Ltd
Target(s)
3G Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd
Industry
Mobile services
Summary
Optus proposed to acquire 10MHz of spectum in the 2100MHz band from 3G Investments.
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
19
Commenced public review
5th February 2010
Date completed
4th March 2010
Market definition
The ACCC considered the likely effects of the proposed acquisition by considering the impact that the proposed acquisition would have on wholesale and retail markets for the supply of mobile telephony and mobile broadband services.
Competition analysis
The ACCC considered that the proposed acquisition was unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets. Of relevance to the ACCC's analysis was that the spectrum in question was not in use prior to the proposed acquisition and was unlikely to be used to facilitate new entry by a prospective mobile network operator.
Review timeline
Date
Event
5th February 2010
ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
19th February 2010
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
4th March 2010
ACCC announced it would not oppose the proposed acquisition.
* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was suspended.
