Vodafone and Three: CMA investigating proposed merger

Would cut major network operators from four to three

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Vodafone and Three: CMA seeks viws on proposed merger prior to launching investigation
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Vodafone and Three: CMA seeks viws on proposed merger prior to launching investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking feedback about the coming merger between Vodafone UK and Hutchison-owned Three, before it launches a formal investigation.

The antitrust regulator said it would offer a platform for stakeholders to share their views on the potential impact the merger could have on competition within the UK. The CMA will accept comme...

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