Telecoms operators and cable companies are racing to become the service providers of choice for consumers in an increasingly quad-play world.

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European Commission’s investigation into U.K. mobile merger extended by 20 working days, reportedly at request of the telcos themselves.

Brussels deals blow to U.K. competition watchdog; says £10.25 billion merger could harm consumers.

CMA says merger not expected to harm competition in wholesale, retail telco markets.

Sharon White echoes Commissioner Vestager’s comments on need for four mobile network operators in any EU market.

European Commission says it will issue a ruling on planned Belgian merger by 3 March 2016.

Mobile merger still requires regulatory backing, but shape of market could act in its favour.

Competition and Markets Authority calls for views on competitive impact of mobile merger, considers requesting referral from European Commission.

European Commission to decide by early October whether to launch full antitrust probe.

Hutchison submits U.K. takeover plan to European regulators amidst shockwaves from Danish deal collapse.

Failure of transaction casts doubt over ongoing European telecoms consolidation.

European Commission seeks to determine whether U.S. chip maker abused its dominant position in the market.

European Commission approves network funding project but excludes vectoring from the scheme for now.