BT has said its plans to roll out next-generation super-fast broadband across the UK are not at risk due to the economic situation, despite concern from some shareholders.

BT announced in July that it was to invest £1.5bn to upgrade its network to bring fibre to 10 million homes by 2012.

It was reported last week that some shareholders had expressed concern about the plans to BT chief executive Ian Livingston, suggesting the organisation should keep hold of its cash instead.

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