Vodafone / Three JV – is the CMA signalling game over?
As many of you know, I’ve been watching the Vodafone Three JV developments closely. I’ve made my sentiments clear. Whilst there are always going to be concerns about competition and pricing, these are not challenges that utterly block the merger from happening. There’s precedent all around the world, indeed even in the British Isles, that remedies can be applied to balance the market, and ensure consumers get a fair deal. But, in gathering reaction from leaders across the market, I can see that several clauses in Friday’s CMA announcement rattled a few cages. (more…)
