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Follow on Google News | T-Mobile UK and Orange to Form UK’s Largest Mobile Phone NetworkIn a move that is set to stun the British mobile phone market, T-Mobile UK and Orange have outlined plans to complete a merger that would see the duo become the nation’s biggest mobile network.
By: Nick Wilkins A deal has been brokered between Orange owner, France Telecom and T-Mobile UK leader, Deutsche Telekom with the merger expected to engulf 37% of the UK mobile phone market. This will dwarf the coverage of Telefonica-managed O2 who currently enjoy a 27% share of the UK mobile phone network. The move will be officially signed and sealed in November, with the duo promising to bring substantial benefits to its UK customers. With over 28 million customers using the merged service, it will be imperative that they provide better network quality and improve customer services to cope with demand. This appears to be a positive move for Deutsche Telekom, who had previously admitted that it was struggling to win over customers in the UK mobile market. Meanwhile, France Telecom will undoubtedly see this as an opportunity to strengthen its British market position without exposing itself to greater debt. It has been difficult for both Orange (http://www.foneshop.com/ How the likes of O2 and Vodafone react to these developments remains to be seen. Yet the potential of further mobile network mergers could spell bad news for UK consumers, as companies’ inch ever closer to monopolising the British market. The return of merger agreements would also suggest that there is light at the end of the financial tunnel, with the corporate world once again in a position to bargain and negotiate. # # # http://www.Foneshop.com stock a fantastic range of Mobile Phone Accessories to suit all models of mobile phone. With Genuine Accessories from Mains Chargers to Bluetooth Headsets you can be sure to find a great deal - the online phone shop you can talk to! End
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