But the converged comms giant says it has no plans to make a bid

The new fibre venture and Virgin Media O2’s existing network will offer more wholesale choice to other UK operators

The news arrives three months after revelations that TalkTalk had been approached by many other rivals including Vodafone and Sky

The merger could cause a ripple effect in the UK telecoms market say analysts

Liberty Global CEO says the merger will create a “fixed mobile champion”

Both parties welcome the move, expect a ‘seamless transition’

The deal expands Vodafone’s cable reach to challenge German market leader, Deutsche Telekom

Vodafone refutes claims of a merger between both

50:50 JV will be led by former Vodafone UK CEO Jeroen Hoencamp

Operators agree to merge assets in the Netherlands weeks after reopening negotiations

Operator had been in discussion with Virgin Media parent over exchange of assets since June but Vodafone confirms talks have been “terminated”