Rules covering broadband firms could soon be scrapped in some UK regions.
The European Commission has given permission for the regulations to lapse following a review of competition among broadband wholesalers in the UK.
The review revealed that in 64% of UK markets competition was fierce enough to prevent any broadband wholesaler winning a dominant position.
Following the review, regulator Ofcom said its final decision about scrapping regulations would come later in 2008.
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