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ACCC clears Optus to scrap HFC network and use NBN instead
The ACCC has cleared, provisionally, the proposed deal between Optus and NBN Co under which Optus is to be paid around $800m to shut down its HFC network and transfer customers onto the NBN. read moreSacre bleu! Orange loses iPhone exclusivity in France
Stephen Withers
Thursday, 18 December 2008 05:17
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The Council has determined that the arrangement between Apple and Orange introduced additional rigidity into a market that already lacked competition.The Council also expressed concern that the networks with the most customers would be selected by handset manufacturers for such exclusivity, which would tend to lock-in their market position.
Under the terms of the decision, Apple must immediately allow other mobile operators to sell the iPhone while the Council continues its investigation and issues a final determination.
Orange is expected to appeal the decision.
Bouygues officials have said the company expects to start selling the iPhone in the near future, and SFR is expected to follow suit.
However, it would appear that Liberté, Fraternité et Egalité have been delivered for the 'legions' of French consumers that want a choice when buying their iPhones. Mais oui!
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