{"id":9587,"date":"2026-02-10T09:35:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T07:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=9587"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T07:36:18","slug":"kyivstar-vodafone-obiednannia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/suspilstvo\/kyivstar-vodafone-obiednannia\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00abKyivstar and Vodafone may merge"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00abKyivstar and Vodafone may merge: the telecoms market is about to change<\/h2>\n

The largest mobile operators in Ukraine are \u00abKyivstar\u00bb<\/strong> \u0456 Vodafone Ukraine<\/strong> - may consider a merger, according to sources in the telecoms market.<\/p>\n

It is also the third major operator, lifecell<\/strong>, does not support such an initiative. The company says that the potential merger could slow down the development of the Ukrainian telecoms market for years to come<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Possible effects on competition<\/h3>\n

The merger of the two largest players can significantly change the balance of power in the communications industry<\/strong>, The combined subscriber base and infrastructure will create a dominant operator.<\/p>\n

Experts note that the key issues in the event of a deal will be:<\/p>\n

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    antitrust regulation<\/strong> and the position of the state;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    impact on mobile and internet prices<\/strong>;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    speed introduction of new technologies<\/strong>, including 5G;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    competitive conditions for smaller market players.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Position of market participants<\/h3>\n

    Lifecell believes that consolidation can reduce investment dynamics and innovation<\/strong>, This will have a negative impact on consumers and the development of digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n

    No official confirmation of the possible merger has been made public by Kyivstar or Vodafone.<\/p>\n

    Context.<\/h3>\n

    The Ukrainian telecoms market has traditionally been based on competition between the three major operators<\/strong>, This allowed us to keep prices down and stimulate the development of the mobile Internet.<\/p>\n

    Any consolidation of players can become the biggest industry transformation in decades<\/strong> and will require careful assessment by regulators.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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