Posted: 14th Dec, 2004 By: MarkJ
Wanadoo's parent, France Telecom, has finally begun making a "
substantial and significant investment in [UK] LLU" (local loop unbundling), which would allow the ISP to deliver broadband direct to its customers (non-BT):
However, it was understood that any investment Wanadoo UK in LLU would not be made until next year.
But a spokeswoman for Wanadoo UK told The Register today that the ISP has already placed LLU orders with BT. She declined to say where the investment would be made or when the unbundled broadband services would come online, citing "commercial reasons". However, it's understood that the investment will be confined to "major urban areas".It's interesting to note that almost all of the UKs largest providers have now either begun or signalled their intent to invest and develop an unbundled broadband network. More @
The Register.