Casino also referred to the on-going process where PLDT is finalizing its acquisition of Digitel, making the over-all market share between Smart and Sun Cellular over 70%. NTC has been running public consultations/hearings since May regarding the PLDT-Digitel deal. Back in March, PLDT announced it has agreed to buy majority of Digitel (which includes Sun Cellular) in a share-swap deal. PLDT's acquisition of Digitel is still in the works and is not final (see original story here). We've already said our piece here before (Merging Smart & Sun not good for consumers?) and pondered on the reasons why PLDT made this move. Do you guys agree that PLDT should be allowed to buy Digitel/Sun Cellar? PLDT now has an overwhelming majority of the telco business in the Philippines -- it owns Smart, Talk 'N Text, Red Mobile and now Sun Cellular representing more than 70% of the subscriber base combined {see earlier story here}. PLDT's investment in Digitel (and effectively owning Sun Cellular) does not seem to make sense in terms of positioning. Read more in our articles including "Casino charges NTC under telco's payroll" and "NTC hearing on PLDT-Digitel deal on May 23".
Casino also referred to the on-going process where PLDT is finalizing its acquisition of Digitel, making the over-all market share between Smart and Sun Cellular over 70%. NTC has been running public consultations/hearings since May regarding the PLDT-Digitel deal.
Back in March, PLDT announced it has agreed to buy majority of Digitel (which includes Sun Cellular) in a share-swap deal. PLDT's acquisition of Digitel is still in the works and is not final (see original story here). We've already said our piece here before (Merging Smart & Sun not good for consumers?) and pondered on the reasons why PLDT made this move.
Our coverage of pldt digitel includes: "Casino charges NTC under telco's payroll"; "NTC hearing on PLDT-Digitel deal on May 23"; "Merging Smart & Sun not good for consumers?". Each article provides unique insights and information.