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Originally Posted by Kushan
I think the problem with that is how long that "long term" aspect is. There's probably no point in rolling out anything other than pure fibre at this point for a totally new network and that's not cheap to do.
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It costs no more than anything else for a completely new network. Rolling out anything besides FTTP would be a bizarre decision.
I can understand VM deploying deep fibre HFC in areas which are getting tacked onto existing network or even just extending the existing coax but where they are doing new new build I would expect them to be deploying FTTP. It costs less than HFC to deploy and less to run, no need for any active hardware or cabinets in the field, everything can go underground in chambers. Only thing that's more expensive is installs to properties due to the kit needed within the property.
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Originally Posted by muppetman11
Couldn't have put it any better , its far easier for a Sky telephone/BB customer to migrate their service away to the likes of BT , Plusnet , Talk Talk etc.
If Sky could start to build its own fibre network and become less reliant on Openreach I'm sure it would pay dividends long term.
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Possibly but it's a case of how long term you'd look. £1,000 per property, whether connected or not, is ouchy.