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Watchdog Says Vodafone, Three Merger Could Proceed With Certain Remedies
British competition regulator provisionally finds Vodafone, CMA merger can proceed, if 'remedies' on pricing and 5G rollout are made
CMA Cites Higher Prices Post Vodafone, Three Merger, Demands Changes
Germany Agrees Deal To Phase Out Huawei, Chinese 5G Kit – Report
German government reaches deal with mobile operators to phase out 5G equipment from Chinese firms, including Huawei
Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 Extend Network Sharing Deal
Current network sharing deal between Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 extended to mid 2030s, including some spectrum sale
CMA Begins Phase 2 Probe Of Vodafone Merger With Three UK
Deadline expired for Vodafone to allay CMA concerns over merger with Three UK. In-depth Phase 2 investigation begins
Vodafone Germany Confirms 2,000 Job Losses, Amid European Restructuring
More downsizing at Vodafone after German operation announces 2,000 jobs will be axed, as automation increases in the future
UK Gives Three, Vodafone Five Days To Avoid In-Depth Merger Probe
CMA concerned the merger would lead to a 'substantial lessening of competition' and result in higher prices for consumers
Vodafone Sells Italian Operation For €8 Billion
Last downsizing move? Vodafone sells off another European unit, namely its Italian operation to Swisscom for €8bn in cash
Vodafone Completes 3G Network Switch Off In UK
Switching off 3G network in the UK allows Vodafone to “repurpose” 3G spectrum to strengthen 4G and 5G services
UK Mobile Network Choice ‘Fell By 25 Percent’ In Past Decade
UK has 25 percent fewer mobile networks to choose from than in 2014, with some of largest MVNOs shutting down since 2019, study finds
UK CMA Opens Antitrust Investigation Of Vodafone, Three Merger
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) begins Phase 1 investigation of Vodafone UK's merger with Three UK
Vodafone To Exit Spain With Sale Of Spanish Arm To Zegona
Mobile giant confirms it will sell Vodafone Spain to Zegona for $5.3 billion (£4.4bn), in another restructuring move by new CEO
EE, Vodafone, O2 Users Suffer Calling Routing Issue
Some customers on EE and Vodafone and even O2 continue to report issues, making and receiving calls between these networks
Mobile Roaming Charging Sees Ofcom Propose New Rules
After most UK mobile operators reinstated roaming charges for users in Europe, regulator proposes mandatory alerts
Vodafone, Three Merger: Industry Reaction
Merger to create the largest mobile operator in the UK draws reaction from industry experts and commentators
Vodafone, Three Merger To Create UK’s Biggest Mobile Operator
Vodafone UK will own 51 percent of combined entity with Three UK, as challenge to EE and Virgin Media O2 heats up
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 3
Welcome to Silicon Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 19/05/2023.
Vodafone To Cut 11,000 Jobs, After Strategic Review
New boss of Vodafone loses little time and confirms 11,000 jobs are to go, as the operator seeks to turn around its fortunes
Vodafone Appoints Finance Boss Margherita Della Valle As Group CEO
UK-based mobile giant Vodafone confirms interim CEO, Margherita Della Valle, is now permanent CEO of the group
Vodafone Fixes Broadband Outage That Affected Thousands
Vodafone fixes home broadband outage that took out service for 11,000 users across the country for most of the day on Monday
Vodafone, Three Near Final Merger Agreement – Report
UK merger between Vodafone and Three could be announced this month, as both work to address potential antitrust issues
World’s Longest Subsea Cable, 2Africa, Lands In South Africa
Expanding global connectivity. 2Africa cable consortium includes MTN GlobalConnect, Meta Platforms, Vodafone and others
Vodafone Chief Executive Read To Step Down
Vodafone chief Nick Read to step down at end of month after four years with finance director taking over in interim, as stock slump continues
UK Extends Huawei 5G Removal Deadline
Removal of Hauwei 5G kit from network 'cores' extended from January 2023 to December 2023, after BT warning
Vodafone Confirms Merger Talks With Three UK
Potential merger between the UK's third and fourth largest mobile networks will likely face intense regulatory scrutiny
Vodafone: Energy Bills May Delay 5G Investments
Soaring energy bills may force telecoms companies to delay investments in to 5G, widening Europe's network gap, says Vodafone exec
Vodafone To Sell Hungarian Operation For $1.8bn
Vodafone to offload its Hungarian business for $1.8 billion, in a move that will create a telecoms leader in the country, owned in part by the government
Vodafone Switches On Self-Powered Mobile Phone Mast
No mains power required? Vodafone mobile phone mast in Wales incorporates wind turbine, solar panels and on-site batteries
Vodafone In Merger Talks With Three UK – Report
Vodafone is reportedly in talks to merge its UK operations with Three UK, which is owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings