By John Glenday

Telecommunications provider BT is bracing itself for a stricter regulatory environment going forward after coming under pressure from rivals to open up its Openreach broadband infrastructure to greater competition.

In a review of the present state of play Ofcom decided against an enforced break-up of the business but has instead told it to ensure greater independence for the division, although it will withhold the right to instigate a future break-up further down the line ‘if necessary’.

BT has also been ordered to allow rivals to build their own fibre broadband networks using itrs network of telephone poles and ducts.

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Source: The Drum