BT strikes deal to legally separate Openreach division

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BT has bowed to demands by the telecoms regulator Ofcom to legally separate Openreach, which runs the UK's broadband infrastructure.

Ofcom said that Openreach will become a distinct company with its own staff, management and strategy "to serve all of its customers equally".

It must consult with customers such as Sky and TalkTalk on major investments.

Ofcom boss Sharon White told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that "we can now expect better service from Openreach".

The regulator had threatened to force BT to legally separate Openreach.

However, Ofcom said on Friday that the company had agreed to all of the changes needed to address its competition concerns.

"As a result, Ofcom will no longer need to impose these changes through regulation. The reforms have been designed to begin this year."

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About time in my opinion.
 
I hope that Virgin media will make use of this and access the Openreach ducting. Virgin are coming to our area, but the only easy way they can get it to our house is via the Openreach ducts.
 
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