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21/07/2003
BT told to reduce charges for Internet access
The communications watchdog Oftel has today ordered BT to reduce its charges for wholesale unmetered Internet access.
Following an investigation and proposals set out earlier this year, Oftel has concluded that BT has been charging operators for certain call routing and call management measures "that are no longer necessary".
As a result, BT's wholesale charge will be reduced by 17% and backdated to June 2002 - the date from when these additional measures were not needed.
When Oftel required BT to introduce a wholesale unmetered Internet access product, BT included a number of measures to support the new service. These were included in the charge to other operators.
David Edmonds, Director General of Telecommunications, said today: "BT has made significant improvements to its network since wholesale unmetered Internet access was first introduced over three years ago.
"The action taken today ensures that BT continue to recoup the cost of providing wholesale unmetered Internet access, and that UK consumers continue to benefit from one of the most competitive dial-up Internet markets in the world."
The investigation was opened following a complaint from Cable & Wireless, which was later supported by Energis.
There has also been an adjustment to BT's wholesale unmetered Internet access charges for the period 1 August 2001-31 May 2002.
(GMcG)
Following an investigation and proposals set out earlier this year, Oftel has concluded that BT has been charging operators for certain call routing and call management measures "that are no longer necessary".
As a result, BT's wholesale charge will be reduced by 17% and backdated to June 2002 - the date from when these additional measures were not needed.
When Oftel required BT to introduce a wholesale unmetered Internet access product, BT included a number of measures to support the new service. These were included in the charge to other operators.
David Edmonds, Director General of Telecommunications, said today: "BT has made significant improvements to its network since wholesale unmetered Internet access was first introduced over three years ago.
"The action taken today ensures that BT continue to recoup the cost of providing wholesale unmetered Internet access, and that UK consumers continue to benefit from one of the most competitive dial-up Internet markets in the world."
The investigation was opened following a complaint from Cable & Wireless, which was later supported by Energis.
There has also been an adjustment to BT's wholesale unmetered Internet access charges for the period 1 August 2001-31 May 2002.
(GMcG)
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