No choice other than BT on FTTP?

I've spoken/overheard people say this a few times recently. Typically they have moved into a new build and claim that they have no choice of provider other than BT. Surely this isn't true? They have to use a service provided over openreach infrastructure but there are several alternative providers available.

If this is a common false impression that people are getting I don't think Ofcom would be too amused.

The number of FTTP providers is much smaller than offering FTTC, so whilst its not true that its only BT offering it, they are the biggest name offering it.

https://www.thinkbroadband.com/packages/fibre-broadband

Under "advanced filters" you can limit technology to just FTTP. There is much less choice than FTTC, but there certainly is some. Sky are rumoured to be launching FTTP soon.

only recently since the ultrafast launch have other ISPs started to price-match BT on FTTP, before there was really no competitor with infinity 3/4 so it makes sense people not keeping tabs on the industry arn't aware.

i know zen will provide an arguably better service with a static IP and 6month less contract on 150/330mb, and the rumour sky will be offering ultrafast by the end of the year is still going around.

In terms of household (as in seen a TV advert) it is just BT but if you look there are more

https://www.thinkbroadband.com/packages/fttp-broadband

This is Openreach FTTP based packages, i.e. question asked enough we set up a short cut link

In reply to a post by Andrue:

Typically they have moved into a new build and claim that they have no choice of provider other than BT.

This misinformation will most likely be down to the developer telling their customers that BT is their only option on FTTP. Openreach may need to educate developers better by making it very clear that there is a choice of ISPs available on their FTTP platform, by including it in the builders pack/handbook.

Openreach keeps this updated with consumer and commercial providers that offer services over their network:

http://openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fttp-providers

I shared this with my development's residents group when folks started to complain they were locked-in to BT. A number since moved over to Zen and AAISP, others are waiting for Sky to launch their Openreach-backed FTTP service. Personally I'm very happy with BT Retail, but a choice is good.

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Edited by deleted (Fri 12-Jul-19 11:32:41)

What's that link for? Spam?

No question that it is considered spam