First published 10/2/2026, 6:58:15 AM · Last updated 10/2/2026, 6:58:15 AM

nexfibre / Substantial merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating an anticipated acquisition by Liberty Global, Telefónica and InfraVia, via their joint venture nexfibre, of Substantial and its brands Netomnia, Brsk, Brsk ISP and YouFibre. The information comes from a gov.uk announcement of a CMA merger inquiry.

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Why it matters

A CMA merger inquiry is a formal UK competition regulator review of a telecommunications acquisition.

Sources

nexfibre / Substantial merger inquiry

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