It is believed a BT broadband is in communication with Ofcom regarding the potential opening up of BT’s fibre-optic broadband ducts. In simple terms this will allow rival ISPs to lay their own cables underground using existing British Telecom piping. It is well-known that the likes of TalkTalk and Sky Broadband have been very vocal in their opposition to BT broadband and its current stance but there would appear to be change on the horizon.
Access to BT’s underground network has been something the company has been unwilling to give up at least until now. This will not only save rival companies the enormous cost of digging up large areas of the UK and laying pipes but it will also save time in creating competing fibre-optic broadband networks. So when will the changes come in to force?
It is not clear yet as to what Ofcom may or may not suggest to BT broadband but it is assumed there will be changes in the short to medium term. While this particular move may seem fairly minor in the eyes of UK public it will be a major victory for rival Internet service providers in the UK. So will BT broadband really give in without a fight?