Vodafone-Three merger finally given green light

Published On Dec 5, 2024, 2:42 AM

The £16.5 billion merger between Vodafone and Three has received regulatory approval to proceed. This merger will create the largest mobile network in the UK, serving 27 million customers. In exchange for approval, both companies must invest in enhancing the nation's 5G network and agree to limit prices for mobile tariffs and data for the next three years, addressing regulatory concerns about potential price increases post-merger. The Competition and Markets Authority believes this merger could enhance competition in the UK mobile sector.