BT/EE [Archived]

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BT/EE [Archived]

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ARCHIVED–this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 15 January 2016; it is no longer maintained.

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Case facts

OutlineUK merger investigation into the anticipated acquisition of EE Limited by BT Group plc. The transaction involves horizontal overlaps and non-horizontal issues in the telecommunications sector.
Latest developmentsOn 15 January 2016, the CMA unconditionally cleared the transaction, confirming its provisional findings.
PartiesBT Group plc (BT). BT is a British based company and is the largest supplier of fixed communications services in the UK. BT is also a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the UK. BT also provides many fixed services to other communications providers, including mobile backhaul services to mobile communications providers (such as EE, O2, Three and Vodafone). These services connect their radio masts to their core network. BT also provides wholesale broadband services to communications providers (including EE). BT's Openreach division, which is subject to regulation by Ofcom, is BT's local access network (the 'first mile' access network) which connects customers
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Mobile Virtual Network Operator definition
What does Mobile Virtual Network Operator mean?

A communications provider who provides a mobile retail service via another communications provider’s mobile network.

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