Ofcom lays out BT's open access fiber plans

FierceTelecom (Mar 24 2010) Access , Europe , Mobile Backhaul

1. U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom put forth its proposal that requires incumbent phone company BT to open its new $2.3 billion last mile fiber network to drive competition in the emerging fiber-based broadband market. With the new plan in place, competitive players including British Sky Broadcasting Group and Talk Talk would then be able to offer "super-fast broadband services" to consumers and businesses. Ofcom will let BT determine prices to sell access to its fiber network.    Under Ofcom's proposal competitors would be able to get access to BT's network through a "virtual link." The proposal also aims ... (Read Full Article)

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