4. Public Interest

The application states that the transfer of control will serve the public interest in promoting competition by combining the financial resources and complementary operating, technical and managerial strengths of Access One and OmniCall. The parties state that the transaction will enable OmniCall to strengthen its competitive position in California, which will inure to the benefit of consumers through improved service.

The parties in the application have attached copies of their financial statements, and they have attached a copy of the agreement and plan of merger describing the proposed transfer of control.