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Three UK cuts energy usage with Ericsson’s AI-powered tech

Ryan Daws — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:10:45 +0000

Three UK has achieved a more sustainable network through the deployment of next-generation AI-powered hardware and software solutions from Ericsson. Over the past 18 months, Three has worked with the Swedish telecoms giant on a network modernisation initiative aimed at boosting energy performance. The efforts combine Ericsson’s industry-leading energy-efficient radios with cutting-edge AI and data... Read more »

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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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RootMetrics: Three overtakes EE for best UK 5G network

Ryan Daws — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:51:52 +0000

RootMetrics has unveiled its latest UK mobile report based on over 600,000 tests conducted in the second half of 2023. The results cover the entire spectrum of user experiences, spanning the UK, individual nations, and 16 prominent metropolitan markets. Here’s a breakdown of how the key players—EE, Three, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone—performed during this... 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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EE issue causes problems for customers of all UK networks

Ryan Daws — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:57:01 +0000

Customers of all the UK’s mobile networks found themselves grappling with connectivity problems after a technical issue hit EE. Reports of the problems first surfaced around midday yesterday via customers of the UK’s second-largest mobile operator, Vodafone. The issues were shown through Downdetector, a platform used to track service problems and outages. Vodafone assured the... Read more »

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Vodafone and Three announce UK merger

Ryan Daws — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:54:49 +0000

Vodafone and Three-owner CK Hutchison have officially announced the merger of their UK operations, a move that is set to create the largest operator in the country. After several months of speculation and discussions, Vodafone and CK Hutchison made the long-awaited announcement on Wednesday, unveiling the details of the merger. The merger aims to enhance... Read more »

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Vodafone UK and Three to announce merger ‘Friday or early next week’

Ryan Daws — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:46:26 +0000

Vodafone and Three-owner CK Hutchison are expected to announce the merger of their British operations “as soon as Friday or early next week”. The report comes via Reuters which cited three sources familiar with the plans. According to the sources, the long-anticipated merger is now in its final stages. According to insiders, the structure of... Read more »

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Vodafone and Three prepare to announce merger

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:10:09 +0000

Vodafone and Three are close to agreeing on a merger of their UK telecoms businesses, creating the biggest mobile operator in the country. The deal is expected to be worth £15 billion ($19 billion) and will knock BT-owned EE from the top spot in terms of mobile subscribers. The merged company’s equity is valued at... Read more »

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