Long-awaited deal clears final hurdle

Another hurdle has been cleared

Key deals are nearing completion

Great news for the two carriers

The company has held talks with rival tower companies

The UK's CMA fears the merger will lead to price hikes

Just Italy's competition regulator to go

It will take some convincing for the regulator to be fully onboard with the merger

Will still retain a 25 percent stake in its Cornerstone JV

As Vodafone still waits for conclusion over Three merger

The carrier pledged earlier this year to return €4bn to shareholders following asset sales

The deadline has been extended by two months

The merger is being scrutinized by the CMA currently

Could be worth more than $10 billion

The stake sale is the final part of a deal agreed in 2022

A deal would hurt consumers, argues regulator

It follows earlier speculation the telco wanted to sell some of its stake

Says competition will suffer, while spectrum is unfairly in favor the new entity

Could sell entire stake in the tower company

The telco continues its strategy to shed assets in Europe

Intends to initiate a Phase 2 investigation

More telecoms consolidation in Europe

It's a cash sale

Wants to explore other options