WOM envió carta al presidente Petro pidiendo frenar integración entre Tigo y Movistar: “esto creará una estructura duopolística”
La discusión por la posible integración entre Tigo y Movistar entró en su recta final y ya encendió las alarmas dentro del sector de telecomunicacione...
TL;DR
- WOM Colombia has formally requested President Petro to reject the Tigo-Movistar merger.
- The company warns the merger could create a duopoly, dominated by Claro and Tigo-Movistar, with over 90% market share.
- WOM cites potential negative effects including increased consumer prices, reduced service coverage, and a wider connectivity gap, especially in rural areas.
- The Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) has a deadline of November 21st to make a decision, after which a 'positive administrative silence' could automatically approve the merger.
- The integration's proponents believe it will bring financial stability and infrastructure investment, while critics like WOM fear for market plurality.
- The SIC's decision will shape competition, connectivity, and prices for millions of users in Colombia.