United Kingdom: Closed consultation on CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK
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Closed consultation on CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK
On 1 November 2023, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its consultation on an investigation into a potential merger between Vodafone and Hutchison. The CMA is evaluating whether the proposed joint venture between telecommunications providers Vodafone and Hutchison, if implemented, would result in a relevant merger situation according to the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether it would substantial lessening of competition in any UK market for goods or services.
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
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2023-10-11
in consultation
2023-11-01
processing consultation
2024-01-26
under deliberation
2024-03-22
under investigation
2024-04-04
under investigation