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(UK) Government rejects broadband criticism,

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  • 12-11-2002 5:24pm
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    ednwireland
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    full article here http://nl2.vnunet.com/News/1136725

    heres a novelty, local loop control handed to a not for profit now why can't we do that first

    "A senior advisor to the prime minister has denied claims that government policy has left the UK "sleepwalking towards a broadband monopoly", with BT's power over the local loop giving it no reason to innovate.
    A report from think-tank Demos suggested that control of BT's local loop should be handed to a not-for-profit company that would maximise access to all telecoms service providers and increase network innovation.

    Demos admitted that there may be short-term advantages in allowing BT to roll out broadband as quickly as possible, but that there are longer term risks.

    James Wilsdon, the report's author, said: "The UK is sleepwalking towards a broadband monopoly, with little opportunity or incentive for innovation within the network. "

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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