For the first time , TalkTalk , Vodafone , Sky , BT 's consumer arm , and mobile operators are all to have a say on the future of the UK 's retail broadband market , as Openreach launches a consultation to assess their commercial appetite for fibre . Some City observers believe the company could get a very good price for its infrastructure monopoly. The discussions are expected to hinge on price controls , with Openreach demanding guarantees that it will recoup its investment . Tighter wholesale price caps that are due to come in next year are already undermining a “ fair bet ” agreement with Ofcom and threaten Openreach 's plans for super - fast broadband for the majority of UK homes , said CEO Clive Selley , who is leading the set up at Openreach after it was legally separated from BT .
For the first time , TalkTalk , Vodafone , Sky , BT 's consumer arm , and mobile operators are all to have a say on the future of the UK 's retail broadband market , as Openreach launches a consultation to assess their commercial appetite for fibre . The discussions are expected to hinge on price controls , with Openreach demanding guarantees that it will recoup its investment . Tighter wholesale price caps that are due to come in next year are already undermining a “ fair bet ” agreement with Ofcom and threaten Openreach 's plans for super - fast broadband for the majority of UK homes , said CEO Clive Selley , who is leading the set up at Openreach after it was legally separated from BT .