United Kingdom: Issued CMA approval for merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson 3G
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Issued CMA approval for merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson 3G
On 5 December 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved the merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK (Three), subject to legally binding commitments to increase competition in the UK telecoms market and accelerate 5G connect…
Scope
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
2024-05-02
under investigation
2024-05-02
under deliberation
2024-11-05
in consultation
2024-11-12
processing consultation