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CMA Investigates Rescue of TalkTalk Following Administration
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 1
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What happened
TalkTalk entered administration after the telecoms giant collapsed. BT has acquired TalkTalk and its wholesale arm PlatformX Communications in a rescue deal intended to protect services for approximately 2.5 million customers. The Culture Secretary ordered the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the corporate rescue deal, with the CMA required to report back by October 19.
From in-cumbria.com
Why it matters
The government's intervention focuses on the potential impact of the administration on vital services. The CMA is leading the inquiry into the deal, while Ofcom is concurrently monitoring service continuity during the corporate transition.
From in-cumbria.com
Who's involved
- Competition and Markets AuthorityCompetition and Markets Authority tasked with investigating the rescue deal.
- OfcomOfcom monitors service continuity during the corporate transition.
- governmentThe government intervened to oversee the rescue of the major broadband provider.
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The entities involved
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Competition and Markets Authority
United Kingdom government non-ministerial department
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Ofcom
British government agency
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