Topic: BT fumes at Ofcom's file-sharing clampdown

[Simon]

BT has reacted angrily to Ofcom's plans to clamp down on illegal file-sharing, claiming that larger ISPs are being placed at a disadvantage.

The code of practice will apply only to customers of fixed-line ISPs with more than 400,000 customers - BT, Talk Talk, Virgin Media, Sky, Orange, O2 and the Post Office – a move which could be seen as a licence for file-sharers to switch to smaller ISPs. 

Although Ofcom says it will review the situation if copyright infringers begin to flee to niche ISPs, BT says it is concerned that the two-tier regulation could rapidly skew the market, leading to customer churn.

“Our initial reaction is that Ofcom’s proposal to limit the obligations to just seven fixed operators and exclude mobile operators and fixed ISPs with less than 400k subscribers is concerning,” the company said in a statement.

“The UK currently boasts a highly competitive broadband market and we believe that such a move has serious potential to distort the market.”

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/358312/bt-fumes-at-ofcoms-file-sharing-clampdown

[Rik]

BT at a disadvantage? That is a shame. 

[Clive]

I knew them once.   

[Rik]

Let's hope you're fully recovered now.

[Clive]

I've used carbolic soap.   

[Rik]