EricWade
ISP Rep
Oftentimes, frustrated DSL users assume that their ISPs are responsible for line outages and slow periods. What you may or may not realize is that nearly all of them are Bulk Resellers of BT services and are at the mercy of this communications giant when it comes to the telephone lines and exchanges.
Whilst we often hear from our providers that problems are the result of BT-related issues...we seem quick to assume that our ISP is just passing the buck. My guess is... that BT really is the culprit in most cases. FACT: BT still controls the lines, exchanges, and most of the infrastructure involved in the telecommunications grid in the UK.
Until ongoing decentralization of BTs stronghold is accomplished by good healthy competition and governmental regulations, we can expect many of the internet/telephone service problems to continue.
Furthermore, with BT doing significant software/hardware upgrades to their networks, human error will play as much a part as mechanical/electrical/software issues will. Growth and emerging technologies can be painful and problem-ridden for any major business. And the larger, more encompassing the business is... the more likely problems will arise.
So, before you go and assume that your ISP is failing you, consider the possibility that the problem may be with BT afterall.
Associated Article:
http://www.connect-world.com/Articles/12UKTELECOMMUNICATIONS.html
Whilst we often hear from our providers that problems are the result of BT-related issues...we seem quick to assume that our ISP is just passing the buck. My guess is... that BT really is the culprit in most cases. FACT: BT still controls the lines, exchanges, and most of the infrastructure involved in the telecommunications grid in the UK.
Until ongoing decentralization of BTs stronghold is accomplished by good healthy competition and governmental regulations, we can expect many of the internet/telephone service problems to continue.
Furthermore, with BT doing significant software/hardware upgrades to their networks, human error will play as much a part as mechanical/electrical/software issues will. Growth and emerging technologies can be painful and problem-ridden for any major business. And the larger, more encompassing the business is... the more likely problems will arise.
So, before you go and assume that your ISP is failing you, consider the possibility that the problem may be with BT afterall.
Associated Article:
http://www.connect-world.com/Articles/12UKTELECOMMUNICATIONS.html
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