Commenting on the OFT’s decision on the proposed merger between T-Mobile and Orange, Philip Cullum, Deputy Chief Executive, Consumer Focus, said:
“We welcome the OFT’s decision to ask for a referral.
“The impact of the proposed merger would be felt most in the UK so it is important that this is scrutinised by domestic regulators closer to the UK mobile sector.
“Any review of this merger must look closely at its impact on consumers. Consumers in the UK have benefited from a competitive mobile market in recent years and we would be concerned about any reduction in competition and choice.”
