MEF / Retelit / Telecom Italia Sparkle Merger Phase 1
Summary
The European Commission registered merger case M.11992 involving MEF, Retelit, and Telecom Italia Sparkle for Phase 1 investigation under Council Regulation 139/2004. The case concerns wired, wireless, satellite telecommunications activities and computer consultancy/data processing services (NACE K.61-K.63). Multiple decisions recorded including two Withdrawn decisions (11.12.2025, 22.01.2026) and Article 6(1)(b) decision of 10.04.2026.
What changed
The EC registered merger case M.11992 concerning the proposed concentration between MEF, Retelit, and Telecom Italia Sparkle. The case entered Phase 1 investigation under EU Merger Regulation 139/2004, covering telecommunications activities (wired, wireless, satellite) and related computer consultancy and data processing services.
Affected parties (the three telecommunications companies) should monitor the case for further EC decisions. The case shows procedural activity with multiple decision dates recorded, including withdrawn decisions and a subsequent Article 6(1)(b) decision.
What to do next
- Monitor case for updates
- Review EC decisions as published
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MEF / RETELIT / TELECOM ITALIA SPARKLE
Companies: MEF | RETELIT | TELECOM ITALIA SPARKLE Last decision date: 10.04.2026 Case type: Merger Investigation phase: 1 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 03.03.2026 Provisional deadline: 10.04.2026 Economic activities: K.61.10 - Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.61.2 - Telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.61.9 - Other telecommunication activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.62.20 - Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.63.10 - Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 10.04.2026 Withdrawn of 22.01.2026 Withdrawn of 11.12.2025 Other case related information Publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/1636 of 11.03.2026 Description of the concentration of 04.03.2026: EN published on 05.03.2026 Description of the concentration of 11.11.2025: EN published on 11.11.2025
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