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01 September, 2018

TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchison Australia propose a merger of equals

Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) said customers they will continue to enjoy Vodafone’s mobile network, Vodafone nbn, and its existing plans and products following the announcement of a proposed merger of equals (roughly half of the merged company owned by each entity) with TPG.

The merger could help VHA and Vodafone compete more effectively with competitors Telstra and Optus as they have complementary offerings, and improve services for customers. TPG is in the midst of building a mobile network in Australia, whereas Vodafone already has an established mobile network, for example.

VHA Chief Commercial Officer Ben McIntosh said it is business as usual. “We’re very excited about the future, but for the moment, nothing changes for our customers. They can continue to enjoy all the things they love about us including A$5 roaming, no lock-in handset contracts, 35-day prepaid expiry, and NBN Instant Connect and 4G Backup,” he said.

“Customers can continue to use our services, upgrade or change plans, or join us as a new customer with confidence.

“If the merger is approved, it will create even more opportunities for us as a combined entity to drive value for Australian consumers."

TPG made the news in Singapore for winning the New Entrant Spectrum Auction in 2016. The announcement from TPG also outlines how TPG plans to deal with its Singapore business as a result of the merger.

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