UK Regulators Approve Vodafone-Three $19B Merger
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has approved the $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Three, subject to conditions including significant investment in a 5G network and capping certain mobile tariffs. The merger will create a new market leader with 29 million customers, with Vodafone holding a 51% stake. The deal, expected to complete by 2025, aims to boost competition and improve network infrastructure, though its full benefits may take years to materialize.
