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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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EXPLAINED: Vodafone and three given approval to merge | Vintage Vibes

Vodafone logo outside shop
The CMA indicated last month it was likely to approve the deal, despite fierce opposition from BT and fears over the impact on customer bills and competition. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Vodafone and Three have been given the green light to create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator after agreeing to invest heavily in upgrading the merged group’s network across the country.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the pair must commit to upgrading 5G coverage and offer short-term customer protections against price rises.

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