A firm ringing the changes: Vodafone has changed the narrative for UK and global takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMER
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A firm ringing the changes: Vodafone has changed the narrative for UK and global takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The struggle has been long. Despite vocal opposition from rivals, it convinced the rigorous Competition & Markets Authority that in mobile telecoms three big players could be better than four. In the technology/telecommunications space, where innovation and investment are everything, Vodafone boss Margherita Della Valle convinced the CMA that by putting £11billion on the table to upgrade the combined networks it would force the other mega operators, BT-owned EE and O2, to lift their game. Landmark takeover: Vodafone has overcome historical analysis among competition authorities that more wireless competitors in a marketplace must be better for consumers Vodafone is making its own satellite investments, but it is Elon Musk, as we know from Ukraine, who holds the Trump card. Mission improbable The Department of Science has unveiled Government support for 100 new discovery projects including neuro paths for prosthetic arms, which could help with strokes.

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