BT scheme deficit could affect competitor charges

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BT's pension deficit of £6.8bn could affect the wholesale prices charged to its competitors, following a review to be undertaken by Ofcom.

The communications regulator will review the way it takes BT's pension costs into account when it establishes wholesale prices, which are charged to other communication providers like Sky, Carphone...

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