CMA warns £2bn Virgin Media O2 deal risks higher broadband prices

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  • CMA provisionally found Virgin Media O2's Netomnia takeover would substantially lessen wholesale competition.
  • £2bn deal would leave Virgin Media O2 and Openreach as the effective wholesale providers.
  • CMA seeks feedback by Oct. 23, 2026, before deciding by Dec. 15, 2026.
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