Ofcom cuts rural broadband prices
Originally posted by 5corpio
Rural broadband bills could fall after telecoms regulator Ofcom moved to cut the wholesale price that BT charges other internet providers.

The company has exclusive control of many telephone exchanges and often charges ISPs more in the countryside than in towns and cities. That has led to a lack of competition in some areas, meaning customers often miss out on cheaper deals.

The reduction only affects broadband services of up to 8Mbps.
From mid August until March 2014, Ofcom has ruled that BT must cut its rates by 12% below inflation per year. Rural campaigners welcomed the news. The Countryside Alliance said it was "delighted" by the decision. "People living in the countryside have been left behind in the digital divide for far too long and it is vital that they have effective and affordable broadband if their rural economies are to