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CMA launches in-depth probe into Vodafone-Three UK merger

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:57:24 +0000

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed it will conduct an in-depth Phase 2 investigation into the proposed merger between mobile operators Vodafone and Three. The competition watchdog had previously expressed concerns that the £11 billion ($13.92 billion) deal could lead to higher prices for consumers and reduced investment in Britain’s mobile networks.... Read more »

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CMA raises concerns about proposed Vodafone-Three merger

Ryan Daws — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:46:26 +0000

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns over the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three, two of the UK’s four major mobile network operators. The regulator launched its initial Phase 1 investigation in January after the two companies announced a joint venture agreement last year that would combine their 27 million customers under... Read more »

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CMA launches Vodafone-Three merger investigation

Ryan Daws — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:13:07 +0000

The UK’s competition regulator has opened an in-depth investigation into Vodafone’s proposed merger with rival mobile network Three over concerns the deal could lead to higher bills for consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will assess whether combining two of the country’s biggest telecom providers will negatively impact competition and choice in... Read more »

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CMA invites opinions on Vodafone and Three merger

Ryan Daws — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:10:19 +0000

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened the floor to public opinions regarding the potential merger of mobile giants Vodafone and Three. This move marks the first step in what could potentially be a significant shift in the UK’s mobile telecoms landscape. Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, said: “We will be carefully... Read more »

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CMA launches probe into Viasat-Inmarsat merger

Ryan Daws — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:42:52 +0000

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into the merger of Viasat and Inmarsat. Viasat first announced its intention to acquire Inmarsat for $7.3 billion in November 2021. To no surprise, the proposal attracted plenty of attention. The combined entities would operate a fleet of 19 satellites that are currently in... Read more »

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CMA green lights £31B merger of telecoms giants Virgin and O2

Ryan Daws — Thu, 20 May 2021 07:41:20 +0000

The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has given the green light to a £31 billion merger of telecoms giants Virgin and O2. Provisional approval of the deal was granted last month but today’s announcement clears the companies to form a combined entity that can better compete against BT/EE after their own £12.5 billion merger in... Read more »

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Virgin and O2’s merger is granted provisional approval

Ryan Daws — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:34:23 +0000

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted provisional regulatory approval of Virgin’s proposed merger with O2. In November last year, the European Commission – which, pre-Brexit, had regulatory oversight over the deal – referred the proposed merger to the UK’s competition regulator. Andrea Coscelli, Chief Executive at the CMA, said at the time: “These... Read more »

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European Commission refers Virgin Media–O2 merger to the CMA

Ryan Daws — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:33:19 +0000

The European Commission has referred a proposed merger between Virgin Media and O2 to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Virgin Media and O2 confirmed their intention to merge back in May. Naturally, the £31 billion deal is being scrutinised by regulators. The CMA formally requested the case be transferred on October 8th, shortly after... Read more »

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