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Jun 03, 2025

Vodafone and Three Finalize £16.5bn Merger to Form UK's Largest Mobile

Vodafone and Three Finalize £16.5bn Merger to Form UK's Largest Mobile Fileion.Com
Vodafone and Three UK have officially completed their £16.5 billion union, creating a new entity named VodafoneThree. This consolidation positions the company as the UK's largest mobile network operator, serving over 27 million customers and surpassing competitors EE and O2 in market share.

Significant Investment in 5G Infrastructure

As part of the merger agreement, VodafoneThree has committed to investing £11 billion over the next decade to enhance the UK's digital infrastructure. This includes a £1.3 billion investment within the first year, focusing on accelerating the rollout of 5G services across the country.
The investment aims to provide 99% population coverage with advanced 5G networks, supporting the UK's ambitions to lead in digital connectivity.

Regulatory Approval and Consumer Protections

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved the merger after an 18-month review, contingent upon specific commitments from both companies. These include maintaining existing mobile tariffs for at least three years and implementing a comprehensive network upgrade plan.
The CMA concluded that the merger would enhance competition in the long term and benefit millions of mobile service users.

Leadership and Future Outlook

The newly formed VodafoneThree will be led by Max Taylor as CEO and Darren Purkis as CFO. Vodafone holds a 51% stake in the joint venture, with CK Hutchison, Three UK's former owner, retaining 49%.
The merger is expected to generate annual cost and capital expenditure synergies of £700 million by the fifth year post-completion.

Industry Perspectives

Margherita Della Valle, CEO of Vodafone Group, stated:
"The merger is great for customers, great for the country, and great for competition. It's transformative as it will create a best-in-class 5G network, offering customers a superior experience."
 
Canning Fok, Group Co-Managing Director of CK Hutchison, commented:
"Together, we will have the scale needed to deliver a best-in-class 5G network for the UK, transforming mobile services for our customers and opening up new opportunities for businesses across the length and breadth of the UK."

Looking Ahead

With the merger finalized, VodafoneThree is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing the UK's digital infrastructure, aiming to deliver widespread 5G coverage and improved mobile
 
What are your thoughts on the Vodafone and Three merger? Do you believe this will lead to better mobile services in the UK? Share your opinions in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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