Ofcom has warned that a forthcoming reform of EU telecoms regulations could undermine its position as the UK regulator.

Viviane Reding, European Commissioner is due to ouline proposals to expand the EC's power over the telecoms industry next month. Although details are not confirmed it's thought likely suggestions include a veto over legislation by national watchdogs, and the creation of a European regulator to act as an advisory body to the Commission.
Although the idea is to improve consistency of regulation and competition across the EU, it will be at odds with Ofcom who see the UK's broadband future and not necessarily lying with fibre.

Although Ofcom want to separate the UK from a Europe wide broadband policy, it needs to think of alternatives to stop the UK falling behind and being the 'slow man of Europe'.