United Kingdom: Opened CMA Phase 2 investigation into Vodafone and CK Hutchinson merger
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Opened CMA Phase 2 investigation into Vodafone and CK Hutchinson merger
On 4 April 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched the Phase 2 investigation into the proposed merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK. Following its Phase 1 investigation, the CMA has determined that the merger needs further examination due to concerns about potential competition issues in both retail and wholesale mobile services in the UK.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2023-10-11
in consultation
2023-11-01
processing consultation
2024-01-26
under deliberation
2024-03-22
under investigation