Internet providers and consumers alike have been frustrated by BT's feet dragging over the introduction of advanced ADSL2+ technologies. Similar services have been offered through rival LLU providers since 2005:


Unfortunately BT has a somewhat larger and far more technical job when it comes to deploying new services, making a fair comparison almost impossible.

However many would still agree that BT has taken far too long with ADSL2+ and is now a good two years behind the competition. Typically one must also consider that ADSL2+ itself will not bring vast speed improvements to everybody, with many only seeing a marginal increase.

Presently BT’s ADSL2+ introduction is due to begin later next year, complete with a lengthy and time consuming rollout process.