Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
The broadband giant announced its intentions to enter the mobile space at the start of last year
European Commission aiming to provide services within nine years, with a new Electronic Communications code also proposed
Report claims EU regulations dictating security and confidentiality will be extended to include OTT services
Reports claim operator could launch £10bn float by the end of the year
The European Commission last week blocked Three-owner CK Hutchison’s £10.25 billion bid to buy O2, citing concerns around competition. Mobile News TV has all the latest reaction as the proposed merger, which would have created a new mobile market leader in the UK, collapsed.
O2 chief was set to step down if O2 had merged with Three, but operator has confirmed he will stay on following Brussels’ decision
European Commissioner Margethe Vestager expressed “strong concerns” that UK mobile customers would have had less choice and paid higher prices as a result of the deal
Telecoms firm also says Three and O2 will invest £5 billion in their UK businesses and sell network capacity to enable level playing field
O2 said beginning the auction before a decision is made over its £10.25 billion sale to Hutchison is made could harm competition and increase costs
Agreement made in June has been formally adopted by the European Parliament; small surcharges for outgoing calls, texts and mobile internet use from end of April 2016