BT willing to give broadband division more independence

Openreach could have autonomous board with greater say on investment, ahead of Ofcom decision over whether company's network hinders rivals

BT is willing to give more autonomy to its Openreach broadband network division, creating an independent board with a greater say over investment, its chairman has said.

Rival telecom providers who rely on BT's network have accused the group of not investing enough and providing a poor quality of service and regulator Ofcom has threatened to break up Britain's biggest telecoms provider if it does not improve broadband access in the country.