Telecoms Access Review 2026

Published: 26 March 2024
Last updated: 17 November 2025

Today we have launched a further consultation on leased lines market analysis and various pricing issues.

You can view all of the documents and find instructions on how to respond on the main consultation webpage.

17 October

Today we have launched a further consultation on WLA pricing remedies.

You can view all of the documents and find instructions on how to respond on the main consultation webpage.

9 October

Some competing network providers have raised concerns with Ofcom about Openreach’s recent FTTP proactive upgrades special offer. In the interests of transparency, we are publishing this open letter setting out our response to these concerns

Open letter to industry: concerns raised with Ofcom about Openreach’s recent proactive upgrades special offer

Today we have launched our consultation into Promoting competition and investment in fibre networks: Telecoms Access Review 2026-31.

You can view all of the documents and instructions to respond on the main consultation webpage.

This is our review of the regulations that will apply to the UK fixed telecoms markets from April 2026 until March 2031.

The review seeks to ensure that the UK’s broadband infrastructure is fit for the future and will aim to set the right environment to promote competition and investment in gigabit-capable broadband, to deliver better services and more choice to consumers.

Since the conclusion of our last review in 2021 (the WFTMR), Openreach and many other companies have continued to invest in new gigabit-capable networks. In Connected Nations 2023 we reported that gigabit-capable broadband was available to 23.2 million homes (78% of the UK), and 17.1 million homes (57%) could access full-fibre broadband.  

We expect to publish our main consultation on proposals for changes to regulation early next year, with a view to publishing our final decisions in early 2026.

Read the review document setting out our approach and timetable to the TAR 2026 (PDF, 299.8 KB)