In reply to a post by Spacemanc:

Are the LLU providers expected to now install 10's of thousands of their own street cabinets to compete?

No, we have Virtual Unbundled Local Access (VULA) and Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) instead.

Edited by Oliver341 (Mon 27-Jun-11 11:58:32)

In reply to a post by Oliver341:

In reply to a post by Spacemanc:

Are the LLU providers expected to now install 10's of thousands of their own street cabinets to compete?

No, we have Virtual Unbundled Local Access (VULA) and Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) instead.

From what I can see PIA is just access to the poles and ducts - so it would still involve massive duplicated infrastructure costs - I could only see that being worthwhile for expensive commercial connections.

VULA sounds better, but BT will still own the network which is where the problem is. It should be independent! BT will apparently be allowed to charge costs plus "investment risk" - I can see there being all kind of fun and games when they calculate that.

I thought I'd report back.

The move from my existing providers to Sky has been seamless, the service has been excellent, everything is working as it should and though I think I've still got a day or two of 'training' left the speeds are comparable with Be. Very satisfied.

I've read leaving Sky is a whole new kettle of ballgames but I'll worry about that later.

And I got my £100 M&S vouchers last week too

:edit:

I should add that the Sagem modem/router is performing well too. In fact I see no point in changing to my Netgear. The wireless range is perfectly adequate.

Edited by rich1068 (Mon 11-Jul-11 09:37:38)