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Swisscom’s Vodafone Italia acquisition cleared by Italian communications authority

Published by Wanda Rich

Posted on November 13, 2024

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· Last updated: January 28, 2026

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The image depicts Swisscom's logo alongside Vodafone Italia's, symbolizing the recent acquisition approval by Italy's AGCOM. This significant $8 billion deal is pivotal for the telecommunications landscape in Italy.
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(Reuters) – Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia was cleared by Italy’s communications authority AGCOM, the Swiss telecoms group said on Wednesday. The 8 billion euro ($8.48 billion) acquisition is still subject to two other regulatory approvals, including that of the Italian antitrust authority AGCM, Swisscom said. The AGCM, whose approval is required to complete the […]

(Reuters) – Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia was cleared by Italy’s communications authority AGCOM, the Swiss telecoms group said on Wednesday.

The 8 billion euro ($8.48 billion) acquisition is still subject to two other regulatory approvals , including that of the Italian antitrust authority AGCM, Swisscom said.

The AGCM, whose approval is required to complete the deal, in September opened an in-depth review of Swisscom’s buyout of Vodafone Italia, which would be merged with Fastweb.

($1 = 0.9435 euros)

(Reporting by Marleen Kaesebier, Editing by Miranda Murray)

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