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Vodafone and Three's $19B merger cleared by UK regulators - with conditions | TechCrunch

The U.K.'s CMA has green-lighted the merger between Vodafone and Three, contingent upon significant investment commitments and price caps.

UK regulator hints Voda-Three merger will get thumbs up

CMA is open to Vodafone and Three UK merger approval if commitments are made for network upgrades and consumer protections.

Vodafone, Three UK push back on UK competition watchdog's merger concerns | Computer Weekly

Vodafone and Three UK claim their merger will transform digital infrastructure and enhance competition despite CMA's concerns about potential price increases.

Competition watchdog approves Vodafone and Three's 15bn merger - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The CMA has approved the Vodafone and Three merger with conditions focused on investing in a new 5G rollout, aimed at enhancing competition.

CMA says remedies better than ban for Voda-Three merger

The CMA doubts Vodafone and Three will uphold merger commitments without regulatory safeguards, risking higher consumer prices and reduced service quality.

Vodafone and Three's $19B merger cleared by UK regulators - with conditions | TechCrunch

The U.K.'s CMA has green-lighted the merger between Vodafone and Three, contingent upon significant investment commitments and price caps.

UK regulator hints Voda-Three merger will get thumbs up

CMA is open to Vodafone and Three UK merger approval if commitments are made for network upgrades and consumer protections.

Vodafone, Three UK push back on UK competition watchdog's merger concerns | Computer Weekly

Vodafone and Three UK claim their merger will transform digital infrastructure and enhance competition despite CMA's concerns about potential price increases.

Competition watchdog approves Vodafone and Three's 15bn merger - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The CMA has approved the Vodafone and Three merger with conditions focused on investing in a new 5G rollout, aimed at enhancing competition.

CMA says remedies better than ban for Voda-Three merger

The CMA doubts Vodafone and Three will uphold merger commitments without regulatory safeguards, risking higher consumer prices and reduced service quality.
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Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

CMA warns Vodafone and Three merger may lead to higher prices and reduced competition for mobile users.

CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light | Computer Weekly

The Vodafone-Three merger has been approved by the CMA with commitments to improve services and pricing for customers, expected to complete by 2025.

Three and Voda: We need to merge our networks for coverage

Vodafone and Three UK are urging approval of their merger by highlighting the outdated nature of their network services.

UK CMA fears Voda-Three merger would raise phone bills

The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK raises concerns about potential price hikes for consumers, according to Britain's competition watchdog.

Vodafone-Three merger cleared to proceed with commitment to invest heavily in UK 5G rollout

Vodafone's merger with Three is cleared, contingent on committing to a significant investment in 5G infrastructure.

Vodafone-Three merger: What does it mean for phone bills?

The Vodafone-Three merger has been cleared by the CMA, raising concerns about market competition and consumer pricing.

Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

CMA warns Vodafone and Three merger may lead to higher prices and reduced competition for mobile users.

CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light | Computer Weekly

The Vodafone-Three merger has been approved by the CMA with commitments to improve services and pricing for customers, expected to complete by 2025.

Three and Voda: We need to merge our networks for coverage

Vodafone and Three UK are urging approval of their merger by highlighting the outdated nature of their network services.

UK CMA fears Voda-Three merger would raise phone bills

The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK raises concerns about potential price hikes for consumers, according to Britain's competition watchdog.

Vodafone-Three merger cleared to proceed with commitment to invest heavily in UK 5G rollout

Vodafone's merger with Three is cleared, contingent on committing to a significant investment in 5G infrastructure.

Vodafone-Three merger: What does it mean for phone bills?

The Vodafone-Three merger has been cleared by the CMA, raising concerns about market competition and consumer pricing.
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#competition

Google Abusing Dominant Position in Ad Tech Sector, Says U.K. Government

Google's ad tech dominance may harm competition and could result in substantial fines, affecting UK advertisers and publishers.

Competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practices

Google is abusing its dominant position in the ad tech space, hindering competition, according to a UK investigation.

Apple accused of misleading UK competition watchdog

Apple misled the UK's CMA about competition concerns in the mobile browser market in a questionable regulatory filing.

British competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practices

Britain's competition regulator accuses Google of harming market competition with its ad tech practices favoring its own services.

Google faces provisional antitrust charges in UK for 'self-preferencing' its ad exchange | TechCrunch

Google faces serious allegations from the U.K.'s CMA over antitrust abuses in the advertising technology market.

UK watchdog says Apple's rules restrict iOS browser competition

The UK's CMA found that Apple's browser policies hinder competition and innovation, particularly affecting third-party browser capabilities.

Google Abusing Dominant Position in Ad Tech Sector, Says U.K. Government

Google's ad tech dominance may harm competition and could result in substantial fines, affecting UK advertisers and publishers.

Competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practices

Google is abusing its dominant position in the ad tech space, hindering competition, according to a UK investigation.

Apple accused of misleading UK competition watchdog

Apple misled the UK's CMA about competition concerns in the mobile browser market in a questionable regulatory filing.

British competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practices

Britain's competition regulator accuses Google of harming market competition with its ad tech practices favoring its own services.

Google faces provisional antitrust charges in UK for 'self-preferencing' its ad exchange | TechCrunch

Google faces serious allegations from the U.K.'s CMA over antitrust abuses in the advertising technology market.

UK watchdog says Apple's rules restrict iOS browser competition

The UK's CMA found that Apple's browser policies hinder competition and innovation, particularly affecting third-party browser capabilities.
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UK regulator greenlights Microsoft's Inflection acquihire, but also designates it a merger | TechCrunch

Microsoft's Inflection AI acquihire won't face full investigation by U.K. regulators, but similar future deals may be scrutinized under competition law.

The Morning After: Apple makes it cheaper to repair its MacBook Pro speakers

Apple introduces standalone speaker repairs for M4 MacBook Pro, reducing costs and simplifying the repair process.

UK regulator greenlights Microsoft's Inflection acquihire, but also designates it a merger | TechCrunch

Microsoft's Inflection AI acquihire won't face full investigation by U.K. regulators, but similar future deals may be scrutinized under competition law.

The Morning After: Apple makes it cheaper to repair its MacBook Pro speakers

Apple introduces standalone speaker repairs for M4 MacBook Pro, reducing costs and simplifying the repair process.
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#market-competition

CMA gives Google's $2B Anthropic investment the green light

The CMA's role is crucial for ensuring fairness in a rapidly shifting AI market.

Google is in hot water with the CMA over anti-competitive AdTech practices

Google's AdTech practices are under scrutiny for potential abuse of market dominance.

AWS and Microsoft warn CMA that curbing cloud discounts harms UK customers and investment | Computer Weekly

CMA investigates cloud services for anti-competitive behaviors, risking reduced investments by major providers if changes are mandated.

CMA gives Google's $2B Anthropic investment the green light

The CMA's role is crucial for ensuring fairness in a rapidly shifting AI market.

Google is in hot water with the CMA over anti-competitive AdTech practices

Google's AdTech practices are under scrutiny for potential abuse of market dominance.

AWS and Microsoft warn CMA that curbing cloud discounts harms UK customers and investment | Computer Weekly

CMA investigates cloud services for anti-competitive behaviors, risking reduced investments by major providers if changes are mandated.
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CMA clears Google over Anthropic partnership | Computer Weekly

The CMA ruled that Alphabet's partnership with Anthropic does not warrant a merger investigation under UK law.
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Google's revised ad targeting plan triggers fresh competition concerns in UK | TechCrunch

Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative faces delays and scrutiny from the UK's CMA, risking its ambitious plans for a new adtech framework.

UK tentatively finds that Google's display ad unit violates competition rules - SiliconANGLE

Google accused of antitrust violations by CMA for unfairly boosting its AdX ad auction platform.

Google accused of using its dominance to harm the competition

Google is accused of using anti-competitive practices in the UK ad tech market, harming rivals and limiting competition.

Google 'using its dominant position to rig the online advertising market'

Google is allegedly manipulating the online advertising market to favor its own services, potentially harming rivals and advertisers.

UK competition watchdog cautions Google over ad services

The CMA has provisionally found Google abusing its dominant position in the adtech market, disadvantaging competitors and impacting market competition.

The CMA Objects To Google's Ad Tech Practices Ahead Of DOJ Antitrust Trial | AdExchanger

Google faces multiple antitrust investigations for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the ad tech market.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority accuses Google of restricting competition in digital advertising.

Google's revised ad targeting plan triggers fresh competition concerns in UK | TechCrunch

Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative faces delays and scrutiny from the UK's CMA, risking its ambitious plans for a new adtech framework.

UK tentatively finds that Google's display ad unit violates competition rules - SiliconANGLE

Google accused of antitrust violations by CMA for unfairly boosting its AdX ad auction platform.

Google accused of using its dominance to harm the competition

Google is accused of using anti-competitive practices in the UK ad tech market, harming rivals and limiting competition.

Google 'using its dominant position to rig the online advertising market'

Google is allegedly manipulating the online advertising market to favor its own services, potentially harming rivals and advertisers.

UK competition watchdog cautions Google over ad services

The CMA has provisionally found Google abusing its dominant position in the adtech market, disadvantaging competitors and impacting market competition.

The CMA Objects To Google's Ad Tech Practices Ahead Of DOJ Antitrust Trial | AdExchanger

Google faces multiple antitrust investigations for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the ad tech market.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority accuses Google of restricting competition in digital advertising.
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Amazon dodges antitrust scrutiny in UK over Anthropic investment | TechCrunch

The U.K.'s CMA concluded it cannot investigate Amazon's investment in Anthropic due to insufficient scale under merger rules.
#aws

AWS claims its cloud faces competition from on-premises IT

AWS is experiencing growing competition from on-premises infrastructure as businesses find it attractive to move back from the cloud.
The phenomenon of cloud repatriation indicates customer considerations of cost and resource ownership.

CMA extends investigation into anti-competitive behaviour in UK cloud market by four months | Computer Weekly

CMA extends investigation into UK cloud services to probe Microsoft's licensing practices and competition issues.

AWS claims its cloud faces competition from on-premises IT

AWS is experiencing growing competition from on-premises infrastructure as businesses find it attractive to move back from the cloud.
The phenomenon of cloud repatriation indicates customer considerations of cost and resource ownership.

CMA extends investigation into anti-competitive behaviour in UK cloud market by four months | Computer Weekly

CMA extends investigation into UK cloud services to probe Microsoft's licensing practices and competition issues.
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Oasis' reunion tour ticket sales were a mess. Now, authorities are zeroing in on Ticketmaster.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ticketmaster for potential unfair practices during the Oasis reunion ticket sales.
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Competition watchdog accepts Meta ad data rule changes

The UK's competition authority has accepted Meta's commitments to enhance data use regulations for advertisers on its platforms.

CMA clears Microsoft and Inflection AI transaction | Computer Weekly

CMA clears Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI executives, citing no competitive threats to Microsoft's existing AI products.

Competition watchdog accepts Meta ad data rule changes

The UK's competition authority has accepted Meta's commitments to enhance data use regulations for advertisers on its platforms.

CMA clears Microsoft and Inflection AI transaction | Computer Weekly

CMA clears Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI executives, citing no competitive threats to Microsoft's existing AI products.
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The supermarkets changing the cost of baby formula as price war begins

Supermarkets cutting baby formula prices to compete
Competition watchdog investigating baby formula market

Digiday's definitive, if not exhaustive, 2024 Google Chrome third-party cookie deprecation glossary

Authenticated IDs and browser fingerprinting are potential alternatives to third-party cookies in online advertising.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK's digital advertising watchdog ensuring fair play in Google's transition to a cookieless advertising era.
#investigation

UK says public sector to be included in cloud services probe

Britain's competition watchdog, CMA, includes public sector in cloud services market investigation to ensure thorough research and avoid overlooking key players.

Two in Three Media Buyers Cite Measurement Issues; UK Watchdog to Investigate Microsoft; BBC & ITV Get 24.2 Million Streams in Euro Final

Media buyers are facing measurement challenges, with two in three citing issues and most embracing alternative measurement currencies.

UK says public sector to be included in cloud services probe

Britain's competition watchdog, CMA, includes public sector in cloud services market investigation to ensure thorough research and avoid overlooking key players.

Two in Three Media Buyers Cite Measurement Issues; UK Watchdog to Investigate Microsoft; BBC & ITV Get 24.2 Million Streams in Euro Final

Media buyers are facing measurement challenges, with two in three citing issues and most embracing alternative measurement currencies.
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