Posts by maker

'Massive game-changer for UK altnet industry': BT-owned UK comms backbone Openreach hikes prices on FTTP-linked leased line circuits

Re: What a wanker.

FTTP didn't exist in 60s. Ducts, buildings and poles did, which retail BT use at same prices and T&Cs as competitors. So competitors have same cost and quality inputs as retail BT, and can build their backhaul and FFTP. Many did for ADSL.

Re: What a wanker.

That us to build networks no one in their right minds would.

Re: What a wanker.

They charge £500k as it costs £500k. Do you give your services away for free?

Re: This is exactly WHY...

So buy from someoneelse

Re: This is exactly WHY...

Which BT have to use in setting prices. If someone can di it cheaper they can always build their own backhaul

Re: This is exactly WHY...

Surely an independent Open Reach will continue to maximise its profits

Re: This is exactly WHY...

Yes, they charge the rest if BT the same

So how do the coronavirus smartphone tracking apps actually work and should you download one to help?

Always suspeced and now confirmed Register posters are unrepresentative. Oh no, I'm one.