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Vodafone-Three merger faces competition probe
The Competition and Markets Authority will judge whether the deal would harm the UK telecoms market.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will look into whether the deal could harm consumers by leading to reduced choice or higher prices. The CMA has asked third parties - such as other network operators - to submit their views on the planned merger, and how it could affect competition. "This deal would bring together two of the major players in the UK telecommunications market, which is critical to millions of everyday customers, businesses and the wider economy," said CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell.
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