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O2 takeover led to higher prices: Watchdog

Consumers faced mobile phone charge increases of up to 20% as a direct result of the acquisition of O2 Ireland by Three four years ago, a report by the representative body of EU telecom regulators has found.

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Ad-blockers on the rise despite efforts of mobile phone firms

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£10bn O2 deal in UK blocked by EU

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EU probes O2 UK takeover attempt

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EU mobile operators urged to consolidate

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Hutchison in talks to buy O2 UK for £10bn

ComReg concerns over O2 takeover

The takeover of O2 by Three approved by the European Commission could have negative consequences for Irish consumers, ComReg has warned.

Thu, 29 May, 2014

Takeover of O2 by 3 approved

The takeover by telecoms service provider “3” owned by the Hong Kong company Hutchison of “O2” has been approved by the European Commission.

Wed, 28 May, 2014

Hutchison set for O2 Ireland takeover

Hutchison Whampoa will win EU approval to take over Telefonica’s O2 Ireland unit as soon as Wednesday after a key EU panel backed the deal.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

EU to rule on O2 takeover next month

EU competition regulators will decide by June 20 whether to clear Hutchison Whampoa’s €700m offer for Telefonica’s 02 Ireland mobile phone business after receiving further details about the Hong Kong-based group’s concessions.

Wed, 07 May, 2014

Hutchison bids for takeover approval

Hutchison Whampoa is offering to help a smaller rival become Ireland’s fourth mobile operator in a bid to win EU approval for its acquisition of Telefonica’s O2 Ireland unit, according to sources.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2014

Mobile operator to assist rivals

Hutchison Whampoa has offered to give network access to several virtual network operators in a bid to win EU approval to buy Telefonica’s Irish unit, according to sources.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014

Three reports strong growth

Three Ireland has reported strong growth as part of its parent company Hutchison Whampoa, whose interim results showed the ports and telecoms conglomerate’s net profit totalled €1bn.

Fri, 03 Aug, 2012

Survival plan for Eircom to be approved

A survival plan for Eircom is expected to be approved at creditors’ meetings today.

Fri, 18 May, 2012

Three Ireland to make revised offer for Eircom after €2bn bid rejected

Billionaire Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison Whampoa Ltd made a bid of about €2bn for Eircom Group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Sat, 05 May, 2012

Els set for Hall of Fame induction

ERNIE ELS and former American president George H Bush are to be inducted into golf’s World Hall of Fame.

Thu, 23 Sep, 2010

80 staff face redundancies in cash and carry operation

CORK company Musgrave Wholesale Partners has confirmed it is to make 80 staff on both sides of the border redundant as part of a reshaping of its cash and carry business.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2010

Eager Walsh poised to make Saints debut

KERRY All-Ireland winner Tommy Walsh looks set to make his competitive Aussie Rules debut next month.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2010

Babcock denies acquisition report

BABCOCK & BROWN CAPITAL Babcock & Brown Capital, an Australian investment company, denied a report that chairman Kerry Roxburgh was approached by Hutchison Whampoa about an acquisition of Babcock’s Eircom unit.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2008

No shock as Liverpool outclass Luton

Liverpool 5 Luton 0

Tue, 15 Jan, 2008

Big guns start for Reds

Under-pressure Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez named a strong side for the FA Cup replay against Luton at Anfield.

Tue, 15 Jan, 2008

Boro starlet keeps debut in perspective

Middlesbrough starlet Ben Hutchinson is keeping his feet firmly on the ground after the biggest week in his career to date.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2007

Canadian Mountie is North's new Ombudsman

A former Canadian Mountie is to become the new policing Ombudsman for the North.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2007

Kensington agrees to Investec takeover

Ailing mortgage lender Kensington Group today agreed to be bought by banking firm Investec in a deal valuing the group at £283m (€416m).

Wed, 30 May, 2007

London begins new year upbeat

Trading on the London Stock Exchange started the year in an upbeat mood as the FTSE 100 index closed at its highest level in almost six years today.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2007

Ahern and Dunlop double up

Jockey Eddie Ahern and trainer Ed Dunlop brightened up a low-key card at Lingfield with two winners apiece today.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2006

Boro get welcome FA Cup lifeline

Middlesbrough 1 Coventry 0

Thu, 09 Feb, 2006

Latest team line-ups

Teams for tonight's games in the Premiership, SPL and the FA Cup.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2006

Late penalty gives Coventry the points

QPR 0 Coventry 1

Mon, 19 Dec, 2005

Judge in Tom DeLay case removed at congressman's request

Lawyers for Republican Congressman Tom DeLay are pushing for a change of venue after successfully arguing to have a judge removed from the case against him.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

3 keeps milestone in sights

Mobile phone operator 3 confirmed today that its UK business was on track to pass a key milestone this year after revealing another rise in new customers.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

Fans stay away as Leeds win

Leeds United 2 Millwall 1

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005

Hong Kong interest doesn't tempt Ecclestone

FORMULA One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone made it clear yesterday that a potential takeover of the sport by a Hong Kong-based conglomerate would not be welcome.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2005

Ecclestone not cashing in on Formula One

Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone today made it clear a potential takeover of the sport by a Hong Kong-based conglomerate would not be welcome.

Sun, 24 Jul, 2005