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Regulator steers clear of BT break-up

By Robert Budden, Telecoms Correspondent

Published: November 17 2004 02:00 | Last updated: November 17 2004 02:00

Ofcom will steer clear of a break-up of BT Group this week when it unveils its report on UK telecoms but will outline measures to ensure that the dominant operator offers its rivals the same products and services it sells to its consumer arm.

On Thursday, the communications regulator will publish its long-awaited blueprint for regulating the telecoms sector in its efforts to ensure that all consumers receive access to the broadband internet at competitive prices.

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