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Vodafone and Three clear to merge and form the UK’s biggest mobile operator
But only if they invest billions into upgrading 5G coverage.
Vodafone and Three have been cleared to create the UK’s biggest mobile operator after committing to address concerns around network upgrades and price hikes. “Having carefully considered the evidence, as well as the extensive feedback we have received, we believe the merger is likely to boost competition in the UK mobile sector and should be allowed to proceed – but only if Vodafone and Three agree to implement our proposed measures,” Stuart McIntosh, chair of the inquiry group leading the antitrust investigation, said in a statement. The approval was subject to both companies signing binding commitments to invest billions into expanding their combined 5G network over the next eight years.
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