BT promises faster and wider internet coverage as criticism heats up

Gavin Patterson promises more services as Ofcom reviews BT ownership of Openreach and rivals criticise its dominance

BT has pledged to ensure every home in the UK has access to a minimum standard of internet access and to accelerate its rollout of faster fibre connections in an effort to head off criticism over its dominance of the UK broadband market.

Gavin Patterson, the chief executive of BT, called for a "collaborative effort across industry and government" and a supportive regulatory and policy environment to help provide faster and more comprehensive internet coverage.