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Virgin Media O2 is racing to buy Netomnia for $2 billion, a move that would give them control of a major UK fiber player and catapult them toward dominating the broadband market with 8 million homes — directly challenging BT. The CMA is skipping initial steps to fast-track a deep investigation, fearing delays could scare off investment and destabilize the market. CityFibre is furious, warning the deal would crush competition and create a duopoly, while Liberty Global’s Mike Fries calls critics “sour grapes” and threatens to pull funding if blocked. With a December 15 deadline, the CMA is bringing in experts and partnering with Ofcom — this isn’t a verdict, just a speed-up. As “alt-net” firms face financial strain, this could be the catalyst for a major industry shake-up.

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