“Transferring from 4 to a few cellular gamers within the UK would imply higher, smarter funding within the networks which might, in flip, enhance the standard and scale of connectivity in Britain and would unleash extra competitors.

“Finally, this may be higher for purchasers and UK PLC who would profit from extra selection and higher offers.”

Ofcom has beforehand lent a hand to Brussels in 2016, after they blocked the merger of O2 and Three, below the premise Britain wanted to have 4 suppliers, not three.

However, with out EU oversight or regulation on mergers post-Brexit, the UK market and its customers may gain advantage from the mammoth merger.