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  • Three fined £1.9m for 999 calls blackout

    Three fined £1.9m for 999 calls blackout

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    All UK networks are expected to ensure emergency calls can be connected “at all times,” a requirement the regulator says is “of utmost importance to public health and safety.”

  • Three/O2 merger blocked by European competition authorities

    Three/O2 merger blocked by European competition authorities

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    Plans to merge the two networks were announced last January in response to the news that BT was to buy EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator. The phone and broadband giant had been in talks with the owners of both EE and O2 before ultimately deciding to pursue EE.

  • UK regulator says Three/O2 merger should be blocked

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    Plans to merge the two networks were announced last January in response to news that BT was to buy EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator. The phone and broadband giant had been in talks with the owners of both EE and O2 before ultimately deciding to pursue EE.

  • EC announce in-depth investigation into Three/O2 merger

    EC announce in-depth investigation into Three/O2 merger

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    On Friday the Commission said it had “concerns” the merge between the UK’s smallest two mobile providers could “lead to higher prices, less choice and reduced innovation for customers”.

  • Three owner confirms O2 bid

    Three owner confirms O2 bid

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    Competition in the UK mobile sector could be dramatically reduced after Hutchison Whampoa, owner of Three confirmed plans to buy O2 from Spain’s Telefónica.

  • Three signs up 3m customers to 4G services

    Three signs up 3m customers to 4G services

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    The network started offering the service in March and says more than a third of its 8 million customers are now enjoying faster speeds while on the move.