Virgin Media O2 – Page 13
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EU court ruling could revive network consolidation
Commission found to have been wrong to block O2–Three merger, based on commitment to upholding four-player mobile markets in larger countries. While not yet final, the court’s decision may fire the starting pistol for a renewed wave of consolidation among telcos struggling to manage competition. Commissioner Vestager side-steps comment ...
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Telefónica Alumni people movements, May 2020
Former Telefónica Ireland Director Paul Farrell gets spot at Virgin Media Television.
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Virgin Media builds backhaul business before O2 tie up
Virgin Media positioning itself as a BT backhaul alternative, but appeal may be curbed by O2 links.
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O2 and VM: cash in the attic and a new shop front
While building a strong UK competitor is the headline motivation behind the plan to merge O2 UK and Virgin Media, for Telefónica the deal is a shining opportunity to get its Group finances in order. Structure of the JV suggests a key opening for Telefónica to bring its strong ...
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O2 UK ads targeted by advertising authority
O2 UK fell foul of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over advertisements aired on the O2 UK website and YouTube.
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O2 UK reportedly in 5G backhaul partnership talks
El Economista reported that Telefónica UK is holding talks with a broad range of potential network partners on contracts for fibre backhaul to underpin its growing 5G network.