Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

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It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

The regulator says a merger between Vodafone and Three could go ahead - if both companies make price promises for consumers and commit to boosting the UK's 5G rollout.that creating what would be the country's biggest mobile network could drive up prices and harm competition.those concerns could be addressed - and the merger could proceed - if the firms agree to its proposed remedies.

"We anticipate in the longer term that the significant commitment to upgrade the merged companies network over the next 10 years or so will ultimately create a competitive environment that will maintain the competition we've seen in mobile in recent years," he told the Today programme, on BBC Radio Four.

The regulator also said upholding pre-agreed deals or prices with Mobile Virtual Network Operators such as Sky Mobile, Lyca and Lebara could protect consumers and and wholesale customers alike. The two largest players in the market are currently EE and 02 - Mr Pescatore said a merged Vodafone and Three would be in a better place to take them on.

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