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 A GOOD DAY FOR BROADBAND BRITAIN 13 May 2004
"We are pleased to see that Ofcom has listened to the Group's concerns, the decisions announced today are positive steps, taking us significantly along the road towards a competitive broadband market. Lowering LLU charges, fixing the margin-squeeze between different forms of wholesale service and creating an easier method to sort out implementation issues all help foster competition in the market. " "Now the policy is clear, the next steps are all about getting things done. To really deliver benefits for consumers - better services, more innovative choices - the implementation issues need to be solved. The members of the Broadband Industry Group look forward to working with Ofcom, and with BT, to make these outcomes happen." "There is still much detail to work through but it looks like a good day for broadband Britain." Notes for editors: Founder members of the Broadband Industry Group are: Cable & Wireless; Centrica; Energis; Tiscali; Wanadoo and Brightview. The Broadband Industry Group has five key aims: The introduction of cost plus pricing for DSL broadband services; Carrier quality terms and conditions for wholesale broadband services; A level, competitive, playing field for all broadband service providers; The simultaneous introduction of retail and wholesale DSL products; Cost transparency in relation to wholesale broadband service provision. For Further information contact: Nina Shahin - 07795 291 484 |
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