Vodafone Three Merger Flashcards
1
Q
Give an example of a merger in the mobile market
A
Vodafone & three
2
Q
What has the gov allowed Vodafone and three to merge despite their huge market share
A
The condition of the merger is they will spend billions upgrading the uk 5G network
3
Q
How has the Vodafone three merger display regulatory failure
A
The government may be thinking of the benefit to macro objectives (supply side policies) (5G) rather than the consumer interest
4
Q
What are two concerns with Vodafone and three merging
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Increase in concentration ratio since there have been 2 large mergers in the last 15 years
The trade union unite said the deal could add an extra £300 a year to customers bills and lead up to 1600 jobs being lost
