By John Glenday

BT is calling on communications watchdog Ofcom to consent to the dismantling of the UK’s fixed landline network, to enable it to compete more effectively on new technology with the likes of Apple and Facebook.

The telecoms firm is seeking to migrate all landlines to internet-based voice calls over the coming decade but says it is hamstrung by existing rules which stipulate it must maintain a fixed line service.

Uptake of such technology has now reached a point where BT argues that any lifting of the obligation would have only a minimal impact on a minority of customers whilst enabling further investment Read full story ›

Source: The Drum