Liberty Global's Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone's MergeCo Await CMA Approval for Network Sharing Agreement to Boost UK Mobile Market Competition

Reuters
2025/06/30
Liberty Global's Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone's MergeCo Await CMA Approval for Network Sharing Agreement to Boost UK Mobile Market Competition

Liberty Global Ltd. and its joint venture, Virgin Media O2, have announced a significant extension of their network sharing agreement with Vodafone UK, contingent upon regulatory approval of the merger between Vodafone UK and Three UK by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority $(CMA)$. This agreement will enable Virgin Media O2 to acquire spectrum from the newly formed entity, MergeCo, thereby enhancing their mobile network capabilities. The deal is part of a broader initiative involving a £11 billion investment from MergeCo and a £2 billion annual investment from Virgin Media O2, aiming to improve mobile connectivity, choice, and competition in the UK. The proposed merger and agreement are expected to bolster competition by creating a third major network operator in the UK, subject to CMA's approval, with significant benefits anticipated for customers and businesses alike.

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