This week, the telecoms giant revealed that it will permit rivals to access its networks in a bid to hasten the spread of high-speed internet across the UIK, a move which uSwitch claims will benefit up to ten million homes.
Commenting on the plans, Chris Marling, editor of independent comparison service BroadbandGenie.co.uk, suggested that it is 'good news' for customers, as it will lead to increases in broadband speeds and reductions in cost.
'It may also lead to a quicker roll out of fibre technology to areas deemed less financially worthy to BT, which is currently a big stumbling block for much of the population,' he added.
However, Mr Marling claimed that the decision will not increase the pressure on Virgin to open up its fibre networks to rivals, as BT's infrastructure is unique in being owned by the state for much its history and is considered to be a utility in law.
Commenting on the plans, Chris Marling, editor of independent comparison service BroadbandGenie.co.uk, suggested that it is 'good news' for customers, as it will lead to increases in broadband speeds and reductions in cost.
'It may also lead to a quicker roll out of fibre technology to areas deemed less financially worthy to BT, which is currently a big stumbling block for much of the population,' he added.
However, Mr Marling claimed that the decision will not increase the pressure on Virgin to open up its fibre networks to rivals, as BT's infrastructure is unique in being owned by the state for much its history and is considered to be a utility in law.
