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Nexfibre Acquires Netomnia Amid Competition Concerns

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First reported on Friday 2 October 2026 at 04:05 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Friday 2 October 2026 at 04:05 EDT

Summary

Nexfibre has acquired Netomnia in a £2bn deal. The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally found the merger could 'substantially' impact competition in the wholesale broadband market. The acquisition has raised concerns about reduced competition among service providers. Regulatory review is ongoing, with no final decision yet made.

Latest: Regulators have raised concerns that the merger could significantly affect competition in the broadband market.

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How it unfolded

  1. Friday 2 October

    Regulators have raised concerns that the merger could significantly affect competition in the broadband market.