tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post2804918064983972081..comments2023-10-21T16:47:21.705+01:00Comments on Fibre to the home UK - Fibrevolution: The FTTH Pledge PotUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-50239635392476843552011-03-14T22:44:41.287+00:002011-03-14T22:44:41.287+00:00@cybersavvy
"Who will be owning and operatin...@cybersavvy<br /><br />"Who will be owning and operating our network in our interest, out of interest?"<br /><br />Depends who builds it, pays for it and how the repayment is structured.<br /><br />If NextGenUs builds then how much that costs depends on whether there is ongoing revenue in which case the capital cost reduces otherwise the build costs proportionately more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-35919221357964298332011-03-14T21:58:10.025+00:002011-03-14T21:58:10.025+00:00The low FTTC take up is in a VM area where not all...The low FTTC take up is in a VM area where not all LLU operators are part of FTTC.<br /><br />So...<br /><br />50% of the UK have VM, 66% FTTC could include most of the VM areas so that leaves 16% where FTTC is a new concept.<br /><br />Like it or not but many people would not pay more for faster broadband, which makes it all very complicated...<br /><br />Love the question to NGU! So they are not a business that does not want to work with its customers.<br /><br />Pledging support is not the same as £5000!Somersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709436313316655430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-77703642275347279492011-03-14T12:46:45.809+00:002011-03-14T12:46:45.809+00:00http://j.mp/iiNUNY is a dropbox link to the pdf fi...http://j.mp/iiNUNY is a dropbox link to the pdf file with the EMDA / Analysys Mason toolkit.PhilThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675583272641426292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-11163428246988518502011-03-14T07:53:38.951+00:002011-03-14T07:53:38.951+00:00I can't get the toolkit from that link, have e...I can't get the toolkit from that link, have emailed emda to ask if I'm missing something obvious.<br /><br />The FTTC takeup is interesting, there appears to be a reluctance to pay for extra speed but more importantly many of the cabinets are going into residential LLU served areas where large proportions of consumers are on Sky or Talk Talk who aren't yet offering FTTC services. When they and other ISPs come online takeup will follow.PhilThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675583272641426292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-44688587623585025912011-03-13T04:34:22.619+00:002011-03-13T04:34:22.619+00:00I'd like to ensure that Mason get their justif...I'd like to ensure that Mason get their justified mention for developing the toolkit too. An FOI request would show how much it cost to produce. It was due to be launched and promoted at the End Game conference in 2005, and only a very few, lucky people even know it exists.Cybersavvy UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479039813782184878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-9613241584166469792011-03-13T03:48:34.038+00:002011-03-13T03:48:34.038+00:00Thanks to Ian Grant on Digital Dividend for point...Thanks to Ian Grant <a href="http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/digital-dividend/2011/03/putting-your-money-where-your-broadband-mouth-is.html" rel="nofollow"> on Digital Dividend</a> for pointing out the basic I had omitted to spell out.<br /><br />If private sector are to invest in FTTH, you need to talk to us - local businesses. <br /><br />Whoever you are - govt funds, telcos, councils, public sector projectsetc.<br /><br />Businesses in the Final Third *are* farms, home-run, e-commerce, teleworkers, SMEs and micro-businesses.<br /><br />Ignore us at your peril. Potentially we can make this work. Or fail, if you choose the wrong solution. A 7% take up for FTTC surely, surely, tells you something about (investor) confidence in the solution.Cybersavvy UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479039813782184878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-81390949087814295832011-03-13T03:35:02.158+00:002011-03-13T03:35:02.158+00:00@fibreguy - "...owned and operated in the com...@fibreguy - "...owned and operated in the community interest".<br /><br />Who will be owning and operating our network in our interest, out of interest?Cybersavvy UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479039813782184878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-10786497936269909502011-03-13T03:20:13.007+00:002011-03-13T03:20:13.007+00:00@PhilT - I have the greatest respect for the endea...@PhilT - I have the greatest respect for the endeavours of the on-the-ground BDUK team, especially Mike Kiely. <br /><br />However, I have this feeling that BIS have been forced to rush this all through to be 'seen to be doing things' by ukgovt and grab a few headlines. Whilst knowing full well that a procurement process can take at least a year to complete under OJEU. <br /><br />Preparation, communication and transparency would (have) all improve(d) the situation instead of rushing in headlong....rectification of the problem could occur at any time. (Until Friday at least in Cumbria).Cybersavvy UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479039813782184878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-63861707523399380942011-03-11T07:01:31.259+00:002011-03-11T07:01:31.259+00:00As a telecommunications business currently operati...As a telecommunications business currently operating in Eden then NextGenUs is happy to pledge its support to work together with local businesses and residents to provide a future-proof service owned and operated in the community interest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-32330056554771479502011-03-11T06:15:15.142+00:002011-03-11T06:15:15.142+00:00@PhilT
Yes indeed.
BDUK can really help to make ...@PhilT<br /><br />Yes indeed.<br /><br />BDUK can really help to make future-proof Digital Services reach further and happen faster by stimulating what really matters:<br /><br />DEMAND<br /><br />Alan Srbljanin at EMDA developed a very useful toolkit several years ago that is just as valid a starting point today.<br /><br />Available here http://www.emda.org.uk/icttoolkit/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694598996257651817.post-22962929971766510142011-03-10T15:48:54.183+00:002011-03-10T15:48:54.183+00:00BDUK needs a Community Manager and some digital en...BDUK needs a Community Manager and some digital engagement tools, for sure.<br /><br />Their website is at least low cost (from its appearance), but well behind the times and selective in its information.PhilThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473047092857031739noreply@blogger.com