The Mexican Federal Competition Commission (CFC) has started a new investigation into alleged monopolistic practices in the broadband, telecommunications and TV markets. According to a filing yesterday in the state’s official publication, the CFC will…
The Mexican Federal Competition Commission (CFC) has started a new investigation into alleged monopolistic practices in the broadband, telecommunications and TV markets.
According to a filing yesterday in the state’s official publication, the CFC will investigate alleged conduct to block or hinder competitors.
No specific companies were mentioned.
This comes after several Mexican telcos and television companies filed complaints against one another to the CFC earlier in the year.
In March, America Movil’s fixed-line subsidiary Telmex submitted complaints against several television companies. This included a complaint against Televisa and TV Azteca for alleged monopolistic practices in the market for television advertising.
The Mexican newspaper Milenio reports that Televisa, TV Azteca made a series of complaints against Telmex to the CFC on the same day.
Reuters also reported today that the CFC is investigating the relationship between Telmex and DISH Mexico, the DTH joint venture between Echostar and the Mexican TV/internet provider MVS Comunicaciones.
Telmex and DISH Mexico have a collection and billing agreement, but Telmex has reportedly said that it will not use this agreement as a substitute for its own TV licence.
Telmex was denied the right to offer pay-TV services in a decision by the government in May, although it is appealing this decision.
