Policy·October 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT·1 source
Virgin Media O2 owners push CMA to reconsider £2bn broadband deal
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What happened
- Liberty Global and Telefónica are urging the CMA to reconsider BT’s acquisition of TalkTalk.
- They argue the deal has materially changed competition in the UK broadband market.
Reported deal value
£2bn
Why it matters
The case could affect UK broadband-market competition and the strategic positions of Virgin Media O2’s owners, BT and TalkTalk. It is relevant to telecoms M&A and competition-policy professionals.
What to watch. The CMA’s reconsideration of BT’s acquisition of TalkTalk.
Deal terms
acquisition
BT → TalkTalk
Value
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 14Liberty Global Ltd.: Results of operations
- First reported by Financial TimesOct 20Virgin Media O2 owners push CMA to reconsider £2bn broadband deal
Who is involved
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Sources (1)
- Financial TimesOct 20Virgin Media O2 owners push CMA to reconsider £2bn broadband deal
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