Openreach CEO Clive Selley has sparked controversy by suggesting that Brexit is partly to blame for the slow pace of broadband build in the UK.
In an interview with ISP Review, Selley stated that the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s departure from the EU has led to a delay in the rollout of full-fiber broadband infrastructure.
According to Selley, the uncertainty has resulted in a lack of investment in the sector, which has in turn slowed down the pace of broadband build.
However, critics have argued that Selley’s comments are an attempt to deflect attention from Openreach’s own failures to deliver on its promises.
Despite the controversy, Openreach remains committed to its goal of delivering full-fiber broadband to 85% of the UK by 2025.
Openreach has faced criticism in recent years for its slow pace of broadband build, with many rural areas still lacking access to fast and reliable internet.
In response to the criticism, Selley has emphasized the need for greater investment in the sector and has called on the UK government to provide more support for the rollout of full-fiber broadband.
The UK government has pledged to invest £5 billion in the rollout of full-fiber broadband, but critics argue that this is not enough to meet the country’s growing demand for fast and reliable internet.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether Openreach’s efforts to deliver full-fiber broadband will be enough to meet the needs of the UK’s growing digital economy.
Openreach has also faced criticism for its handling of the rollout of 5G mobile networks, with many critics arguing that the company’s slow pace of deployment has hindered the development of the technology.
In response to the criticism, Selley has emphasized the need for greater investment in the sector and has called on the UK government to provide more support for the rollout of 5G.
The UK government has pledged to invest £1 billion in the rollout of 5G, but critics argue that this is not enough to meet the country’s growing demand for fast and reliable mobile internet.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether Openreach’s efforts to deliver 5G will be enough to meet the needs of the UK’s growing digital economy.
Openreach has also faced criticism for its handling of the rollout of fiber-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) technology, with many critics arguing that the company’s slow pace of deployment has hindered the development of the technology.
In response to the criticism, Selley has emphasized the need for greater investment in the sector and has called on the UK government to provide more support for the rollout of FTTC.
The UK government has pledged to invest £500 million in the rollout of FTTC, but critics argue that this is not enough to meet the country’s growing demand for fast and reliable internet.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether Openreach’s efforts to deliver FTTC will be enough to meet the needs of the UK’s growing digital economy.