I just don't see that splitting them is the right course of action and wont make everything right nor can I see how it would suddenly magic things better. If Openreach need to improve lead times then they can do that without a split being required. I feel it is a waste of resources and distraction. They haven't committed any criminal offence just being told to improve their service. If you want someone to run faster then you don't do that by cut off their foot.
Ofcoms reason for suggesting the split is about increasing competition. I'm afraid I have little faith in OFCOM and its idea of competition. Where has that got us so far. We as consumers have far less choice now than before ofcom started meddling with their definition of competition for the EU.
In fact when it comes to OFCOMs other options, how about deregulation? Has OFCOM really done anything of benefit, some even suggest it hinders. Did MST really benefit the consumer. Yeah we got low prices and 'free introductory broadband', but at what cost to quality. Do I want to be chasing and swapping providers every year, I care about quality of service for the customers and big introductory cheap headline offers arent the way to do this. The media is all about calling for a split. They totally gloss over all the other options open to OFCOM.
you havent said much at all.
I've said things that I thought were relevant. There's plenty of others that have said more, perhaps because they may have more time than me.
I have other concerns, but Im not much into conspiracy theories and speculation so I keep those thoughts to myself.
The world of broadband is currently a dirty place and has dirty players. I believe all is not as it seems. Ask yourself who is muddying the waters and to what aim and who would be the real beneficiary if Openreach was to split.
How would BT provide the better accountability, where have they said in public they want that and how they would do it?
This was the Openreach Charter to address
consumers complaints that they could not speak to Openreach directly.
“[We will improve communications] by providing more information about the availability of fibre broadband and by engaging with our communications provider customers to find ways of allowing their customers to contact Openreach directly.”It was vetoed by Sky & TT. They over-ruled what we the customers were asking for. Thats how OFCOM regulation works. If Sky & TT etc object then it cant immediately proceed. Regulation does naff all to help the consumers, its all about what the SPs want.
Also where is the public information on sky putting a blocker on improvements?
We are going round in circles. wombat has already provided that information in the thread when you asked there.
The info is available on the internet - heres the first article I came across
Rivals derail BT's plan to allow customers to contact broadband division Openreach directlyBear in mind that is written for the Daily Mail.
When you start looking at the broader aspect and when you know that regulation itself causes delays
ie FTTC would have commenced earlier if BT didnt have to seek OFCOM permission first, there are plenty of other examples where it has hindered... then its no wonder that some think OFCOMs other option of de-regulation is actually the better one for the consumer and actually force competition on a more level playing field.