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[Dray]

BT avoids Openreach breakup but Ofcom orders more investment

Media regulator Ofcom instead orders BT to give further independence and investment powers to broadband division

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jul/26/bt-avoids-openreach-breakup-ofcom-orders-more-investment

[stevebrass]

Not had chance to read the whole document but the key thing is that OR will be a controlled subsidiary within the BT group. So ultimately BT group will be able to call the shots - within the context of OFCOM regulation of course.

[Bowdon]

I think its probably the best outcome that can happen.

Full seperation would take too long. Also maybe this could be a good step in the right direction. We can see how things go.

[Chrysalis]

Only time will tell if this will be enough, I would hope ofcom have told BT if investment is still hindered then it will be looked at again.