My colleague Kyle Dixon on the PFF blog has advanced my IPcentral entries here and here on "consumer advocates" by noting the vocal opposition among these "purported" protectors to the proposed SBC-AT&T merger. A highlight:

As with any transaction of such prominent market players, the deal will require rigorous review to ensure the combination presents no unreasonable risk of harm to competition or, thereby, to consumers. But characterizing the deal as "re-monpolization" or failing to note its potential consumer benefits among any perceived risks seems more geared toward generating press quotes than representing consumers' interests.

posted by Patrick Ross @ 8:42 AM | General

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