Melita set to take over Epic

Telecom giant Melita is set to acquire rival Epic, the companies announced.

The companies announced that they have entered into an agreement to combine operations “to deliver better services and more choice for customers…”

Melita and Epic said the move will provide services with the necessary scale for long term investment in a way that would be out of reach for either companies on their own.

Melita, which was founded in 1992, provides telecom services for more than 75% of Maltese households. Since 2025, the company has been owned by Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Meanwhile, Epic, formerly known as Vodafone, has been owned by Monaco Telecom since 2020.

According to the deal, Melita will acquire 100% of Epic’s shares from Monaco Telecom. Until the regulatory approvals are obtained, the companies will work independently, “with continuity for customers and no impact on employees of either company.”

The companies said that demands for telecom providers are growing, as customers are seeking higher speeds, resilient infrastructure, and stronger cyber security capabilities. This, they explained, is only possible if the two merged, adding that the merger will allow them to compete more effectively in the local market. 

“Combining the two businesses will support Malta’s wider economic development by enhancing the quality and speed of coverage on fixed and mobile networks,” they said.

Melita CEO Harald Roesch said that Malta needs sustained investment in its digital infrastructure, adding that the acquisition will enhance the services offered to consumers. 

Meanwhile, Epic’s CEO, Pierre-Etienne Cizero said, “Our shared ambition is simple: to deliver even greater value, choice and connectivity to consumers and businesses across Malta while supporting the country’s continued digital development.”