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UK's key MNOs have issued a collective plea to the government, requesting more leniency regarding their impending coverage deadlines.
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UK Carriers Beacon Government for Coverage Deadlines Flexibility

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Initiated by the UK government, the Shared Rural Network (SRN) aims to eradicate coverage black spots and ensure widespread 4G coverage. This project has been approached with differing bravado by top network operators. Juncture tensions arise as key operators plead for deadline leniency, while EE stands confident in its progress. All eyes are on the government’s response to this collective request while interest in the ongoing infrastructure debate climaxes. Stay informed as the narrative unfolds.

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The merger between Vodafone and Three has become a topic of contention as predictions suggest it might lead to creation of 12,000 jobs.
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Vodafone-Three Merger: Job Creation Hope or Threatened Livelihoods?

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The looming merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK sparks heated debate. Anticipated job creation sits around 12,000, yet union estimates portend a job cut of around 1,000 to 1,600. Amidst global job-shedding by Vodafone and Three’s concerning job loss record, an £11 billion pledge to enhance network coverage brings a glimmer of hope. However, hazy figures on staffing levels and possible challenges accessing skilled labor add to the uncertainty.

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In advance of opening an official probe regarding the proposed merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has invited stakeholders to provide early comments.
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Examining the Impact of Vodafone-Three Merger on UK Telecom Sector

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As the Competition and Markets Authority gears up for an official investigation about the planned merger between Vodafone and Three, concerns such as reduced consumer choices, price hikes, and changing market dynamics are cropping up. Simultaneously, anticipation builds over potential improvements and expansive opportunities the merger might usher in for the UK’s mobile network scene.

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With Vodafone's pending merger with Three, concerns mount over potential access to sensitive UK government data by foreign entities.
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The Vodafone-Three Merge: Safety Concerns Over Potential Data Access by China

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With Vodafone’s pending merger with Three, concerns mount over potential access to sensitive UK government data by foreign entities, chiefly China. Unite the union has issued a report detailing alleged connections between Three’s controlling CK Group and the Chinese government, raising concerns over integrity of communications within governmental public sector clients served by Vodafone including the NHS and Ministry of Defence. Is the potential for this large scale data breach being overlooked? T

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Week #29
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #28

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Huawei plans a comeback in the smartphone market with new 5G devices using domestic chip supplies. Concerns persist about the quality of these chips and Huawei’s absence from the Android Play Store. CityFibre challenges Openreach with a faster wholesale FTTH service, while Optus collaborates with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand mobile coverage in Australia’s remote areas. Ofcom investigates O2 Virgin Media over customer complaints, and the European Court of Justice rejects a ruling on the Three-O2 merger, adding to the uncertainty in the telecommunications regulatory landscape.

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Vodafone and Three potential merger concept. Two smartphones seen together with UK mobile operator logos on the screens. Stafford, United Kingdom, October 3, 2022.
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Unveiling the Vodafone-Three Merger’s Potential Impact on 5G Revolution

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Vodafone UK is proclaiming the promise of 5G, with over 50% of UK adults agreeing that it could significantly impact their daily lives. But the telecom giant is also sparking conversation around its proposed merger with Three, a move believed to accelerate the UK’s digital future. The benefits of this merger extend to healthcare, utilities, and railways, showing strong potential to enhance these sectors through technologies enabled by 5G connectivity. However, this ambitious union faces challenges, including the controversial issue of spectrum distribution, crucial for 5G delivery. Yet, in the ever-evolving telecom landscape, it might be the willingness to navigate these challenges that determines their success.

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Vodafone UK in talks for merger with Three

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Vodafone and CK Hutchison are in negotiations to merge their companies in the United Kingdom in order to establish a market-leading mobile network that may advance the roll-out of 5G services and boost Internet accessibility.   Combining Vodafone UK with Hutchison’s Three, Britain’s third and fourth largest networks, would result in a company with around 27 million mobile subscribers. Vodafone stated that CK Hutchison would hold 49% of the business and Vodafone would own 51%, an arrangement that would be accomplished by altering debt ownership rather than by trading cash. Reports of a possible partnership between the two companies surfaced earlier this year.   The global corporation CK Hutchison stated that no legally binding agreement for such a merger has been entered into, but the proposed acquisition is expected to require that both businesses would integrate their UK companies. CK Hutchison further said that there is no guarantee that any…

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ComReg opens up additional spectrum to create more capacity for telcos

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The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), the Irish national regulatory authority, and the current Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton TD have signed new regulations that will allow the release of additional radio spectrum to create extra capacity for mobile phone and broadband services. These are temporary measures taken in response to a sharp increase in the use of mobile networks, as people rely more heavily on their operators to communicate and stay connected during COVID-19 social distancing. According to ComReg, mobile operators have coped well with increased usage so far, but they have currently less headroom to accommodate further spikes in demand. ComReg Commissioner, Jeremy Godfrey, said, “The provision of this spectrum will help the mobile providers cater for the increased demand on their networks. ComReg will continue to work with industry and will support operators so that telecoms networks may continue to meet demand…

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