The UK largely through the work of Openreach has been improving in terms of broadband speeds offered, though some would say the pace of change is not fast enough. Additionally there is some very vocal complaints that the favouring of FTTC technology is short sighted. We believe that while some questioning of the Openreach projects is justified, at least they are out there doing something on a scale that will affect millions. The issue over competition and the various BDUK local authority projects has been at the forefront of the news for a few weeks, and the biggest hurdle for these projects has been getting EU State Aid approval.thinkbroadband.com
Regulatory policy should clearly be an enabler not an obstacle. Regulation that is stable over time and consistent throughout Europe can underpin sustainable competition and efficient investment.
