Guernsey Considers Suspending Competition Law to Facilitate Major Telecom Merger and Usher in 5G Era
Guernsey, a British crown dependency in the English Channel, is currently facing a pivotal decision that could reshape its telecommunications landscape. The island’s Committee for Economic Development has put forth a proposal to temporarily suspend Guernsey’s competition law to facilitate the acquisition of Airtel-Vodafone by Sure, a major telecom provider on the island. This marks the second time the committee has attempted to push through such a suspension, following an unsuccessful effort last year, the reasons for which were not disclosed. This proposed exemption from standard regulatory protocols, which generally require scrutiny of acquisitions involving … Read more