Go To Latest Video ReviewsSky Dumps BT, Unbundles Lines
| Author | Gordon Kelly |
| Published | 28th May 2009 |
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Sky has finally become bored of sitting on BT's network and decided to unbundle its broadband and phone offerings. The move will not be in partnership with any other unbundled ISPs and Sky will use its own equipment exclusively.
"We have built a new state-of-the art network which uses Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) to give us end-to-end control of your broadband and phone service, instead of 'renting' the connection from another provider," said Sky in a statement to customers this week. "We're using the latest technology to offer you a great experience and to offer you new features in the future, such as managing your voicemail through Sky.com."
It continued: "Carrying voice and internet signals over our own network also means we can offer unbeatable value for money. You don't have to do a thing - we're transferring Sky Talk and Sky Broadband customers to our new network automatically, with minimal disruption to your connection. Your account details, including your home phone number, email address and username will all stay the same. Your Sky TV service will not be affected."
The only question is how Sky's move affects BT friendly numbers such as 0800 and the now free 0845 and 0870 - often the bane of many customers' phone bills.
On the other hand this may see Sky soon playing in the upper echelons of the ADSL2+ sector with a 24Mbit product, currently it tops out at 16Mbit. The Murdock juggernaut doesn't do things by halves so this should be a development worth watching...
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darkspark88 said on 28th May 2009
Sir Stuie said on 28th May 2009
@ Tony Walker - Well said comrade commissar!
Andrew said on 28th May 2009
I can't even begin to compare Sky and BT for broadband, BT Charge £25 for unlimited downloads, + ~£11 for phone line - that's £36 for unlimited internet... more
Frank said on 1st June 2009
Sorry for your particular situation Tony, I hope things improve/have improved for you.
I'm not suprised BT have difficulties, I just cancelled an order for a p... more
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The cost to sky of unbundling lines is not that high. They acquired the firm Easynet (UKonline) who have been unbundling exchanges for years now. The service is a lot better than t... more