Thread: Virgin in talks with Power firms
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Old 02-07-2010, 11:02   #16
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Re: Virgin in talks with Power firms
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Originally Posted by Horace View Post
I know this isn't the main reason for these trials but could Virgin use this to bring FTTH within their existing cabled areas?
It wouldnt make sense to replace a perfectly functional network unless there was a rpoduct that can utilise it. If Virgin trial FTTH then it will still be with the same products and services, there would be ne benefit to the customer having FTTH at all. In fact, it would be less of a benefit as they would need a powered ONT fitted in their home.

FTTH by aerial distribution makes sense where there is no cable as installation costs are a hell of a lot less than aerial deployment of HFC.
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