Vodafone and Three have responded to the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Notice of Possible Remedies regarding their proposed merger. The companies maintain that the merger is pro-competitive and express confidence in resolving outstanding issues. They've already offered two substantial remedies: an £11B network investment program enforceable by Ofcom, and a network sharing agreement with spectrum sale to VMO2.Addressing CMA's concerns, the companies commit to maintaining low-cost tariffs for value-focused and vulnerable customers for two years post-merger. They also propose a reference offer to encourage MVNOs to access their additional network capacity. While disagreeing with CMA's provisional findings on price increases, Vodafone and Three continue to engage constructively with the authority.The merger aims to transform UK's digital infrastructure, promising enhanced 5G connectivity for schools and hospitals. The companies argue it will be pro-growth, pro-customer, pro-investment, and pro-competitive. The CMA's final decision is due by December 7, 2024.

Vodafone and Three have responded to the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Notice of Possible Remedies regarding their proposed merger. The companies maintain that the merger is pro-competitive and express confidence in resolving outstanding issues. They've already offered two substantial remedies: an £11B network investment program enforceable by Ofcom, and a network sharing agreement with spectrum sale to VMO2.Addressing CMA's concerns, the companies commit to maintaining low-cost tariffs for value-focused and vulnerable customers for two years post-merger. They also propose a reference offer to encourage MVNOs to access their additional network capacity. While disagreeing with CMA's provisional findings on price increases, Vodafone and Three continue to engage constructively with the authority.The merger aims to transform UK's digital infrastructure, promising enhanced 5G connectivity for schools and hospitals. The companies argue it will be pro-growth, pro-customer, pro-investment, and pro-competitive. The CMA's final decision is due by December 7, 2024.