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EU Watchdog to block O2/3 Merger.

Curr946 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:03:26 GMT

Another day, and another report.

Read full story here: http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/news/industry/41029/euro-watchdog-to-block-threeo2-merger-reports-say.aspx

"With a month left to go until a decision is made, UK regulators have ramped up criticism of the deal. The Competition and Market’s Authority publically slammed the merger last week, branding it as ‘materially deficient’. This followed Ofcom’s CEO, who a few months back announced that the merger would negatively impact UK pricing."

Re: EU Watchdog to block O2/3 Merger.

Beenherebefore — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:18:20 GMT

Re: EU Watchdog to block O2/3 Merger.

Curr946 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:22:30 GMT

Re: EU Watchdog to block O2/3 Merger.

adamtemp64 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:39:52 GMT

in 5 weeks time it could be a non event

But in the past they have allowed 4 to go to three networks in Europe

Re: EU Watchdog to block O2/3 Merger.

Beenherebefore — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:46:02 GMT

@adamtemp64 wrote:
in 5 weeks time it could be a non event

True....they'll probably delay any announcement until after 23 June.