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UPC to go Mobile after deal with Three

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  • 30-05-2014 10:34am
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    Mr_Red
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    Cable operator UPC set to go mobile after deal with Three

    Cable operator UPC is expected to enter the mobile market shortly after signing an agreement with Three Ireland that will allow it to offer services via the operators’ network.
    The announcement comes just two days after the European Commission approved to Three Ireland’s €850 million buyout of O2 Ireland, making it the second biggest telecoms provider in the State
    UPC has signed a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) agreement that allows it to piggyback on Three’s network rather than having to set up its own.
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    Three Ireland chief executive Robert Finnegan confirmed that the first MVNO, believed to be with cable operator UPC, would be signed “within weeks”, before the takeover is completed. Comreg criticism of O2 buyout decision rejected by Three
    The agreement with UPC was one of the sweeteners Three had offered to ensure the 02 deal would get the go-ahead.
    “This is a strategic and exciting agreement which gives UPC the opportunity to provide another extraordinary product to consumers with the launch of mobile and to become a fully-fledged quad-play services provider. Three together with their acquired O2 business will be a great mobile network partner of ours going forward,” said Magnus Ternsjo, chief executive of UPC Ireland.
    “Our parent company Liberty Global is in the process of launching mobile services in a number of countries across Europe, and we are delighted to strike a deal that allows us to make this step in Ireland as well,” he added.


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    Not surprised as UPC have wanted to get in on the mobile market for a while now enabling them to offer all four services:

    Tv/Broadband/Home Phone/Mobile

    I don't think I will be switching my mobile provider to UPC though as I already pay them enough for the other services.


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    StaticNoise
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    I actually can see myself switching. As a Three customer, I can imagine this to be very helpful.
    I would like the idea of sticking all of the house on one bill, and seeing as they have Loyalty offers and whatnot, I'm sure to get a good deal. Unlimited calls and texts, and possibly unlimited internet, as well as my Triple play package? Yes please.

    I can see a deal being struck giving Three customers access to Wi-Free in UPC houses, too.

    Winwin, methinks.


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