15 feb 2008 12:49

Storbritannien avreglerar delar av bredbandsmarknaden

Storbritannien kommer under våren att avreglera de geografiska delar av bredbandsmarknaden där det råder konkurrens. Det skriver den brittiska regulatorn Ofcom i ett pressmeddelande från i går. Enligt Ofcom har EU-kommissionen gett sitt godkännande till avregleringen.

”The Commission confirmed that Ofcom's proposals for regulating this sector are consistent with the rules set out in the EU framework - and that the decision to tailor regulation to local competitive conditions through the identification of sub-national markets is justified”, skriver Ofcom och fortsätter:

”Ofcom's proposals include the removal of regulatory obligations in areas of the country where strong competition is now a reality, in keeping with its commitment to regulate only where it is necessary. The area covered by this proposed de-regulation accounts for approximately 65% of UK premises.”