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Mobile operator Three UK<\/a> is reportedly considering whether or not to sell some of its key assets, such as their mobile masts, in order to cash-in on rising valuations for the latest generation of gigabit-capable 5G<\/a> (mobile broadband) and existing 4G<\/a> network infrastructure. A merger might also be on the cards.<\/p>\n

According to The Telegraph<\/a>‘s (paywall) industry sources, such a move could raise billions for the operator and might even pave the way for a possible merger. However, the only operator left that Three UK<\/a> could realistically merge with is Vodafone<\/a> (EE<\/a> is already part of BT<\/a>, while O2<\/a> is about to become part of Virgin Media<\/a>), which would also raise some challenges (see below) and it’s not clear if there would be enough benefit for both sides.<\/p>\n

In order to conduct a merger Three UK<\/a> would first have to exit their existing network sharing arrangement with EE<\/a> under Mobile Broadband Network Limited<\/a> (MBNL), which wouldn’t necessarily be a smooth process. Likewise, O2<\/a> and Vodafone<\/a> also have a network sharing arrangement via Cornerstone<\/a> (formerly CTIL). Balancing all of this sounds like a complex undertaking, but it might in turn enable BT<\/a> (EE<\/a>) to sell more of its masts.<\/p>\n

At this point some of our readers may recall that Three UK’s proposed merger with O2<\/a> in 2016 was blocked by competition concerns from the EU and Ofcom<\/a>, most of which centred around the regulatory desire not to see the number of mobile operators reduced from three to four (one fear was that this could result in higher prices for consumers, due to less competition). However, that ruling was recently overturned by the EU (here<\/a>), but it’s unclear what Ofcom<\/a>’s position may be once the UK fully exits the EU at the end of this year.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile a number of potential suitors have reportedly indicated an interest in Three’s mast and rooftop infrastructure, such as Cellnex<\/strong>. The latter only recently completed a deal to gobble \u00a32bn worth of Arqiva’s UK masts and rooftop sites (here<\/a>). Three UK declined to comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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