After an in-depth examination, Swiss competition commission WEKO has decided to raise no objections against the acquisition of Liberty Global subsidiary UPC Switzerland by Sunrise and has approved the transaction.
Swiss competition authority could demand open access from UPC in Sunrise merger
Switzerland’s competition commission Weko could approve the takeover of cable operator UPC by telecommunications company Sunrise, but only under conditions.
Liberty Global’s Swiss cable deal faces in-depth investigation
Swiss competition authority WEKO will examine the planned takeover of Liberty Global’s cable subsidiary UPC by telecommunications company Sunrise in greater detail.
Swisscom hit by CHF72 million fine in sports rights dispute
Swiss competition authority WEKO has imposed a CHF71.8 million (€64.6 million) fine against telco Swisscom for anti-competitive behaviour in the pay-TV sports rights business.
Swisscom faced with possible CHF143m fine
The Swiss Competition Commission (Weko) said Swisscom is misusing its dominant position by keeping coverage of the national football and ice hockey games exclusive to its own customers.