In 2012 the European Commission cleared the acquisition of Austrian mobile phone operator Orange by Hutchison 3G (H3G/Three). Due to competition concerns, such as higher prices for end consumers or a reduction of competition and, consequently, potentially less innovation, H3G, in the capacity of mobile network operator (MNO), had to commit to providing up to 16 mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) with access to its network for a period of ten years. This commitment will come to an end in December 2022. https://www.bwb.gv.at/en/news/detail/afca-and-rtr-press-conference-austrias-mobile-telecommunications-market-is-competition-at-risk