UK regulator Ofcom proposes to block a wholesale broadband discount offered by BT Group’s Openreach, marking the first time it has stepped in to stop a specific commercial deal proposed by the network arm. Multiple reports say Ofcom is citing competition concerns, arguing the offer could disadvantage rivals or distort wholesale broadband competition. According to the coverage, the disputed offer would have provided internet service providers a discount of up to £9.50 per customer per month for connections over a period that could last up to 30 months, linked to customer growth. Bloomberg reports that Ofcom moves to block what it describes as an “aggressively discounted” offer for the first time. The Next Web similarly notes that Ofcom has never previously blocked an Openreach offer, and that the regulator’s action is exceptional. The proposal is presented as a regulatory step aimed at ensuring the wholesale terms do not harm competition. The reports focus on the proposed blocking action and the scale and duration of the discount, rather than any changes to the offer already implemented by Openreach.