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Ducts, Poles and Increasing Contestability

Graham Watson

2nd May 2016

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Here is a classic example of increasing contestability: in this case an established incumbent, BT Openreach is making its network of ducts and poles available to a rival fibre optic network, City Fibre, in Southend - of all places.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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