BT forced to open fibre network by Ofcom

[gyruss]

BT forced to open fibre network by Ofcom
Ofcom has ordered BT to allow competitors control of its fibre cables in a move designed to promote the take-up of superfast broadband services.

Read the rest of the news item here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11491528


(as this is classed as new today on bbc.co.uk, figured i'd repost a link here)

[Rik]

You do have to feel sorry for BT at times (not often, I do confess). They pay for the ducts and then Ofcom says they have to let others use them...

[Technical Ben]

I suppose it's like roads though. It would be murder if it was all privatised... oh wait, the phone line is already privatised. 

[Rik]

 

[ST Driver]

I think virginmedia should have to do the same.
That way I wodnot have to look at leaving IDnet

Steve

[Technical Ben]

I think virginmedia should have to do the same.
That way I wodnot have to look at leaving IDnet

Steve