BSkyB/Be Un Limited
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by British Sky Broadcasting Limited of Be Un Limited has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
Case details
- Notification date:4 March 2013
- Publication date:4 March 2013
- Economic sector:Telecom & IT service activities - K
- Economic sub-sector:Telecommunication - K.61
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.13.005 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 47 KBM.13.005 Merger Announcement PDF | 47 KB - Opens in new window
M.13.005 DeterminationPDF | 65 KBM.13.005 Determination PDF | 65 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
British Sky Broadcasting Limited
BSkyB currently offers retail distribution of pay-TV in the State by offering a Sky STB with retail pay TV packages, which can include one or more of a range of channels including Sky Movies, Sky Entertainment, Sky Sports and HD Pack channels. BSkyB also provides its channels for other pay-TV providers in the State on a wholesale basis, including UPC.
Be Un
Currently, Be Un Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telefónica Europe plc and provides broadband internet services to both consumers and businesses under the BE brand.
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