In a statement this afternoon regarding the proposed merger of Vodafone Malta and Melita, GO said that such a merger will need to be assessed and requires eventual clearance by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA).

GO stated that it will participate fully in the consultation process “to ensure that competition is safeguarded through the prevention of significant impedance of effective competition by the creation or strengthening of a dominant position.”

GO added that it “understands the desire of other operators to consolidate their position in the Maltese market.”

The company went on to say that whilst it is “well placed to face such developments, it is naturally important that a fair competitive and regulatory environment is maintained primarily for the benefit of consumers in Malta, but also for operators such as GO which continues to make very significant investments in the national telecommunications infrastructure.”

GO pointed out that there are very clear competition rules and precedent which guide regulators in such acquisitions, and the company said that it is confident that the relevant authorities will follow such principles throughout this process.

It said that it will participate fully in the consultation process “to ensure that competition is safeguarded through the prevention of significant impedance of effective competition by the creation or strengthening of a dominant position.”

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