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01|09|04

Ofcom sends statement of objections to BT over residential broadband pricing

Ofcom proposes to make a decision that BT Group plc has infringed Section 18 of the Competition Act 1998 and Article 82 of the EC Treaty in relation to the company's residential broadband pricing.

Ofcom has therefore sent to BT a Statement of Objections stating the facts of the case, the matters to which it has taken objection, the action it proposes and the reasons for this.

The investigation into BT's residential broadband pricing was initiated by Ofcom's predecessor Oftel after a complaint by Wanadoo UK plc and is ongoing.

BT now has the opportunity to make written and oral representations in response to Ofcom's proposed decision. These will be taken fully into account before any final decision is made.

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Notes for editors and CSEs

1. For details of relevant Ofcom Competition Bulletin entries please see:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/bulletins/comp_bull_index/comp_bull_ocases/open_all/cw_613/

Please note that you may need to copy and paste the above url into your browser if the link does not automatically direct you to the page.

2. Section 18 of the Competition Act 1998 and Article 82 of the EC Treaty prohibits anti-competitive behaviour by companies which are dominant in their markets. A breach of Section 18 of the Act or Article 82 of the Treaty may lead to a direction that the infringement be brought to an end and the possibility of a financial penalty.

3. Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.

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