UK mobile network operators T-Mobile and Orange have announced exclusive negotiations to combine their UK operations into a 50:50 joint venture. Based on December 2008 figures, the combined entity would have 28 million subscribers and 37% market share.
Creating a new market leader
The first thing to note about today's announcement is that it is for exclusive negotiations. The deal is unlikely to be signed until the end of October, with completion expected in the first half of next year. Furthermore, on this morning's briefing call both parties were keen to stress that the two brands would operate separately for
Creating a new market leader
The first thing to note about today's announcement is that it is for exclusive negotiations. The deal is unlikely to be signed until the end of October, with completion expected in the first half of next year. Furthermore, on this morning's briefing call both parties were keen to stress that the two brands would operate separately for
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