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Originally Posted by kesterwww
What I'm still a little unclear on is if the previously mentioned off network trails of an IPTV service, I believe taking place in Cormwall, would be likely to be released nationally to anyone with a broadband connection.
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The trials in Cornwall aren't off network.
The way it's working is over VDSL2+ via fiber to the cabinet, with the cabinets being connected directly to VM's network. In essence it's using VDSL2+ to extend the network.
For it to be rolled out anywhere would require someone to roll out FTTC to the area (in cornwall it's vtesse) and it to be connected to VM's network. VM are not looking at supplying their services outside of their walled garden, if VM don't have a physical presence in an area then you won't get VM. Think of it like LLU, just having a phone line isn't enough to get adsl from an llu supplier, they have to have their equipment in your exchange. The same with this if it's rolled out, only instead of needing equipment in the exchange they need a complete FTTC infrastructure.