To be fair any of the AltNet providers could go bust or (more likely) get subsumed by a larger provider or another AltNet. Consolidation will happen at some point in time - probably when interest rates shift or investors get nervy.

There is lots of investment capital awash at the moment, so for now the FTTP ‘gold rush / merry go round’ continues!

In reply to a post by Pheasant:

To be fair any of the AltNet providers could go bust or (more likely) get subsumed by a larger provider or another AltNet. Consolidation will happen at some point in time - probably when interest rates shift or investors get nervy.

Reminds me of 30 years ago with cable TV

The best thing you can probably do for your own sanity is to not bother getting into debates with people you don't care about on Facebook groups

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I will copy and paste some of this stuff onto it, but not the bit about him not knowing what he is on about

Yeah accurate as it is probably not a good idea. I got the vibe you weren't friendly with them so went in with both feet.

I'll clarify any more questions if I see them before they're answered.

I am badly triggered by Dunning-Kruger types so glad to slap them down. I'm as guilty of it in the past as anyone.

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LOL, He may do, that is if he does a search, he has not come back to me yet.

Ah cool. I may get a new member of the fan club soon

In reply to a post by jchamier:

Reminds me of 30 years ago with cable TV

This.

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In reply to a post by Pheasant:

To be fair any of the AltNet providers could go bust or (more likely) get subsumed by a larger provider or another AltNet. Consolidation will happen at some point in time - probably when interest rates shift or investors get nervy.

Reminds me of 30 years ago with cable TV

Indeed history repeats!

Though there seem (to me) be very many more FTTP AltNets on the scene now than cable providers in the day - maybe a dozen or so, perhaps a few more . We have at least double or treble that with the latest fibre construction, many examples of multiple provider overbuild around the country.

Anyhow, the springs of the fibre internet bandwagon must surely be sagging. There seems to be a new one every week! Something will have to give sooner or later.

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The best thing you can probably do for your own sanity is to not bother getting into debates with people you don't care about on Facebook groups

https://xkcd.com/386/

In reply to a post by candlerb:

https://xkcd.com/386/

This

In reply to a post by Pheasant:

Anyhow, the springs of the fibre internet bandwagon must surely be sagging.

Yes, I forsee some stopping when they run out of cash, before the assets are picked up by another operator. Hopefully eventually either Openreach or CityFibre will acquire and provide wholesale access.

Customers of the AltNet's need to learn the risks of the USA, when there is only one (viable) ISP in a town, they can charge what they like. The regulated wholesale market (e.g. Openreach) has in general been a good thing for the UK.