Stuart McIntosh from the CMA stated, "This deal has the potential to be pro-competitive if our concerns are addressed through binding commitments and customer protections."
The CMA indicated that a legally binding network commitment would enhance long-term competition, while short-term measures would safeguard consumers during infrastructure upgrades.
Previous findings suggested that merging Vodafone and Three might lead to increased prices and reduced options for Mobile Virtual Network Operators relying on their infrastructure.
Vodafone and Three's joint report emphasized that their current networks are outdated from insufficient investment, asserting that the merger could provide necessary funding for upgrades.
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