Tens of millions of mobile phone users could end up paying more if the merger between Vodafone and Three goes ahead, the competition watchdog has warned.

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Vodafone-Three UK deal may push customers bills up

The UK's competition watchdog has said the planned deal coudl lead to higher prices for millions of people.

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Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

TENS of thousands of customers could end up paying more money if the merger between two major mobile firms goes ahead, the competition watchdog has wa

Millions of mobile customers could pay more if two major providers merge

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The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the Vodafone and Three U.K. merger would lead to price increases for tens of millions of customers.

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UK regulator finds Vodafone and Three merger would lead to price rises, seeks remedies for deal

Regulator considers forcing telecoms to give up assets or spectrum amid competition concerns

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Millions of mobile customers face price hikes from Vodafone and Three’s £15bn merger

Britain's competition regulator said Vodafone's $19 billion merger with CK Hutchison's Three UK could lead to higher prices for mobile customers and that it would explore potential solutions to its concerns before it makes a final decision about the deal in December.

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The Competition and Markets Authority has also said that phone service could be reduced

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Wales

Millions of mobile phone users face higher bills, watchdog warns

While the network could be improved if the providers formed one company, the competition watchdog said their claims of rolling out speedy 5g connectivity are "overstated". The businesses may not have the incentive to follow through post-merger, it added.

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Tens of millions could pay more if Vodafone-Three merger goes ahead, CMA warns

The UK challenged Vodafone Group Plc and Three’s claims that their £15 billion ($19.7 billion) combination would leave the country’s mobile networks better off, saying the deal raises serious competition concerns, while still leaving the deal a potential path to completion.

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Vodafone’s Three Deal Could Harm Mobile Market, UK’s CMA Says

Vodafone and Three UK say they disagree with the competition regulator’s concerns and that the merger should be approved

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Millions could face higher bills after Vodafone and Three merger, watchdog warns

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three would lead to a “substantial lessening of competition in the U.K.” phone market

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Vodafone’s merger with Three U.K. would lead to higher phone bills, regulator says

Tens of millions could pay more if Vodafone-Three merger goes ahead, CMA warns

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