July Industry Secretary Sir Keith Joseph announced the Government’s intention to restructure the GPO and relax the monopoly over terminal equipment and value-added services.
November The British Telecommunications Bill sought authority to divide the GPO into two separate organisations – Posts and British Telecom.
Following the delayed implementation of changes to the 0870 and 0871 NGN ranges, originally due to be in place by 1st February 2008, Ofcom have now released their modified proposals. Read more »