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Originally Posted by vm_tech
On the new build sites I've been on VM and BT pay the builders to lay duct, supplied by VM and BT. So the home builder is carrying out the work on behalf of VM/BT meaning it is VM/BT who own the duct.
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As I said, if the home builder is paid by VM to install ducts for VMs sole use. Or if VM come in an lay their own ducts then that is all fine and dandy and clear cut.
How ever, if there is no such agreement then the homebuilder is under no obligation to install ducts.
However, let say that Barratts were feeling a bit altruistic and decided to install a duct for "other broadband" providers. Then a) who owns the duct, b) who maintains it c) who decides who can use it d) what happens if it runs out of space etc etc etc
Forget about Openreach, due to Openreach's USO nearly all developers will contact BT from the start, there isn't the same compulsion for them to contact any other providers.