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BT-TalkTalk deal review is open for views, UK's CMA says

5 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

5 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened a public consultation on BT Group's acquisition of Talk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications, with a report due to the culture minister by October 19 following government intervention on public interest grounds.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to act fast on this BT-TalkTalk review as the UK competition watchdog is involving government on public interest grounds, unlocking a brief window to influence or prepare for new market rules.

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1 source · 5 Oct 2026

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