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"The acquisition of Zapp by mobile operator Cosmote will both strengthen competition and bring advantages for millions of Romanians who wish to benefit from improved communications services due to a wide range of 3rd Generation products, mainly in the field of mobile broadband," Cosmote officials said in a press release.
In early June 2009, Cosmote signed an agreement for the acquisition of Telemobil, operator of Zapp mobile network, which holds a 3G-license. The transaction amounts to EUR61 million, which will be paid for the company’s shares, as well as several debts and other financial obligations worth EUR146 million.
Romania’s Competition Council recently began an inquiry into the acquisition to check any potential law breach.