Competition Markets Authority
Phase 1
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
| 11 October 2023 to 1 November 2023 | Invitation to comment |
(*) This date is the current statutory deadline by when the decision will be announced. If any change occurs, the information is refreshed as soon as practicable. However, the CMA cannot guarantee that the decision will be announced on or before this current deadline, as the deadline of a given case may change during the merger assessment process due to different reasons.
(**) The CMA has decided to investigate this transaction and is inviting comments. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
Invitation to comment: Closes on 1 November 2023
11 October 2023: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party, in advance of the CMAs formal investigation starting.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
- (11.10.23)
- Press release: CMA seeks views on Vodafones merger with rival network Three (11.10.23)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to: Vodafone.Three@cma.gov.uk.