Bob
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Would not this work for Virgin Media who could infill and extend their coverage by using the BT ducts & Poles
This though was an OFCOM decision. They decided BT had SMP across the UK with the exception of Hull. Within Hull they decided KCOMS had SMP. They concluded that Virgin Media with only 16% of the UK market did not have SMP
The real answer in my view is to seperate the BT local loop from BT & the street cable network from Virgin. It should then be transferred to another company which would own and maintain it. This company would not be allowed to provided end users services. This removes the current conflict of interests. It becomes in the interest of the new local loop company to get as many users on it as possible rather then the present system where Virgin & BT try to keep the competition out
THe setup would be similar then to the electricity market where the National Grid owns the Network & a number of distribution companies suply the end users.
If this is what we end up with Privatized companies squabbling over the use of ducts and poles, then NATIONALIZE THE WHOLE LOT OF THEM.
Then maybe after all the screaming has died down somebody could get better grip on what needs to be done.
To carry on as we are will only lead to further delay and book passing, any progress to NGA WILL BE DELAYED.