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 [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html)## Bite merges with broadband subsidiary Mezon

 

 

   Details    Manny Pham    Category: [Operators](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news.html)     03 January 2023     7624 views   

 

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Lithuanian operator Bite began a plan to merge broadband subsidiary Mezon this year, a tie-up it claimed will provide competition against rival internet service providers, as Bite CEO Gintas Butenas bemoans a lack of competition in this segment.

In a translated statement, Butenas said the merger had been in process for “some time” and that it was a “logical conclusion”, as it will deliver more value to customers by combining networks, services and businesses of the two companies.

Bite stated plans to leverage Mezon’s assets to build a joint next-generation network instead of operating two separate networks in parallel. The company selected Ericsson for the construction of its 5G network which over the course of several years - Bite will invest €100 million in upgrades and network constructions.

"Record investments in communication networks and our chosen technological strategy will ensure that we will have an exceptionally high-quality 5G network, allowing us to enter another league – \[and provide\] serious competition with traditional fixed Internet providers. There is a lack of competition in this service segment in Lithuania today", said Butenas.

 

 

   
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