Vodafone and Hutchison 3G Australia, which trades as 3, is currently sweating on an ACCC decision to approve the merger between the two Telcos. In efforts to prove the merger will not disadvantage customers, it has released a new pricing promise.
The proposed merger has definitely raised a few eyebrows in the industry, but Vodafone and Hutchison are adamant it has the best intentions and wants to reassure customers that they will receive either the same or better value deals following the proposed merger.
A release issued by the two companies confirmed that all new and existing contract customers of Vodafone and 3 will be able to retain the same offer on all existing mobile voice and data plans for the next two years.
“We operate in a fast-moving marjet and we want to clear that, following the merger, Vodafone and 3 will remain extremely competitive and continue to provide great value to customers,” said Nigel Dews, CEO of 3.
“We’re happy to reassure our customers with a public commitment that if the merger proceeds as intended, no plan will be withdrawn from market for the next two years.”
He also emphasised that customers will only benefit from the merger.
“Vodafone and 3 customers have everything to gain from the proposed merger. VHA will be a stronger mobile operator that is better positioned to compete in the Australian telecommunications market,” Dews said.
“We plan to draw on the best offerings of Vodafone and 3 and will continue to provide innovative consumer and business services to the Australian market.”