We're the fibre laggard of Europe thanks to BT

pctech · Oct 10, 2012, 15:07:15

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/10/ftth_council_uk_penetration_knocked_again/

Another reason this dinosaur needs to die.

Rik · Oct 10, 2012, 15:51:09

Cataclysmic commercial climate change, Mitch?

pctech · Oct 10, 2012, 16:07:45

If only.

If they cut down on the copper, they will reduce the theft.

psp83 · Oct 10, 2012, 17:15:10

But BT are doing FTTH from the cab next year?

So eventually anyone that can get FTTC will be able to extend the fibre to their door for a cost.

Technical Ben · Oct 10, 2012, 18:20:03

Quote from: psp83 on Oct 10, 2012, 17:15:10
But BT are doing FTTH from the cab [within the] next [century]?

So eventually anyone that can get FTTC will be able to extend the fibre to their door for a cost.

FTFY.

pctech · Oct 10, 2012, 18:31:09

Its 2012, I should really be able to get a fibre connection for what I currently pay for 3-4Mbps ADSL2+

Technical Ben · Oct 10, 2012, 22:44:16

It's 2012 and most of us will be fortunate to be able to get food.

Rik · Oct 11, 2012, 10:27:14

Good point, Ben, food price inflation is going to be painful in the next 12 months.

Simon · Oct 11, 2012, 10:50:45

Crikey, I hope DR don't put their prices up!

Rik · Oct 11, 2012, 10:54:16

They're bound to.

pctech · Oct 11, 2012, 12:06:12

Yep excellent point Ben.

Let's hope Cameron is quick to spread the privilege eh? (he mentioned that the Tories weren't just the party of the better off but those who strive to be better off)

Tell that to the unemployed and those who are facing redundancy or are facing salary cuts or had salary cuts.

An income tax cut would be nice.

Technical Ben · Oct 11, 2012, 18:34:36

Nah, I'm going to concentrate on putting my effort into where it matters the most and just do my best. I'm not expecting any powers that be in Government (any which one) to fix anything soon sadly.