22 years after price controls were first imposed when the UK telecoms market was liberalised, Ofcom is today publishing proposals to deregulate retail price controls on BT line rental and calls.

Under the proposals – which are subject to public consultation – all phone companies, including BT Group plc, would be free to set their own prices and compete for customers in future. The changes would take effect from 1 August 2006.

Full details: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2006/03/nr_20060321