Regulation of the wholesale broadband market could be pared down in areas of the country where competition is thriving, according to a consultation by watchdog Ofcom starting today.
The plans divide the country into four regions depending on the availability of non-BT infrastructure – such as the cable network - to allow regulations to be tailored to suit individual conditions.
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