Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone Three merger, says regulator

Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

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British regulator says $19.5 billion Vodafone-Three merger could go ahead if remedies are adopted

Telecom firms Vodafone and Three's multibillion-pound merger could go ahead if the companies adopt proposed remedies from the U.K. competition regulator.

Business - CNBC - November 5

UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger

CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffs

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UK merger regulator to explore deal remedies after anti-growth criticism

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Archbishop candidates need 'heads reading'

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Gary Gensler says he was 'proud to serve' as SEC chair, defends his approach to crypto regulation

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Business - CNBC - November 14

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