Ofcom said it will now force Openreach to allow access to the high-speed data connections used by large organisations, meaning all of its infrastructure will now be opened up to the market. Ofcom has proposed rules that will give BT rivals greater access to its infrastructure network. TalkTalk, Virgin Media and other companies that can currently use the poles and ducts network owned by Openreach to lay their own full fibre lines will be granted access to high-speed data connections under the new rules designed to increase overall investment in high-speed broadband and 5G mobile. The proposals are part of Ofcom’s wider review into how it regulates telecoms services after a series of scandals over price hikes for fixed-line services. Ofcom plans to launch a consultation on a combined review of residential and business telecoms market regulations for the period from 2021 until 2026 at the end of this year.
Ofcom has proposed rules that will give BT rivals greater access to its infrastructure network. TalkTalk, Virgin Media and other companies that can currently use the poles and ducts network owned by Openreach to lay their own full fibre lines will be granted access to high-speed data connections under the new rules designed to increase overall investment in high-speed broadband and 5G mobile. The proposals are part of Ofcom’s wider review into how it regulates telecoms services after a series of scandals over price hikes for fixed-line services. Ofcom plans to launch a consultation on a combined review of residential and business telecoms market regulations for the period from 2021 until 2026 at the end of this year.