Ofcom Gives Openreach Green Light for Copper Pricing Changes

Ofcom has given Openreach permission to adjust wholesale pricing for copper broadband connections starting April 1, 2029. This move is part of the UK's transition to full-fiber infrastructure.

The decision applies only to premises where full-fiber is available in exchange areas where ultrafast broadband with download speeds exceeding 300 megabits per second reaches 90% of premises.

Openreach will be allowed to alter copper connection prices to encourage customer migration to fiber services. The regulator noted that operating dual infrastructure is costly and inefficient.