The Vodafone / Three JV intention is a huge milestone for the UK telco industry. What should we expect in the coming months?
Firstly, the intention to create a JV must now go to the CMA. It will be assessed on how it will tip the market, whether it’s good for business and consumer, and how it will use its combined budget to invest in one 5G infrastructure for coverage that consumers and businesses need. support the UK’s 5G strategy. So, what next? Time will tell if the CMA approves it, but when you consider the UK is a mature market, that is capable of self-righting itself when it comes to managing competition and price, not least because of the very healthy MVNO landscape, I can’t see a reason not to. Personally, I would be surprised if it isn’t approved. Ofcom has already...
