Telecoms regulator puts pressure on BT to open up its network infrastructure,allowing rivals to lay their own ultrafast fibre-optic linesBroadband users may benefit from better service after a review final week put BT under pressure to open up its network infrastructure to let rivals lay their own ultrafast fibre-optic broadband lines. The hurry was announced on Thursday as portion of Ofcom’s once-in-a-decade review of the telecoms market. The regulator opted for this course of action after deciding against forcing BT to spin off its Openreach division, which operates the UK’s broadband network infrastructure. But does this help consumers experiencing trouble with their broadband?What is Openreach?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com