Original URL: https://www.theregister.com/2002/02/28/llu_hits_200_milestone/

LLU hits 200 milestone

Can't take the excitement

By Tim Richardson

Posted in Legal, 28th February 2002 14:25 GMT

Crack open a warm can of lager and pop open a packet of cheese and onion crisps - local loop unbundling is alive and kicking and taking off in the UK.

BT has just confirmed there are now "about 200" unbundled phone lines in the UK – a staggering leap from the "150 or so" quoted until recently.

This latest milestone is a triumph for all those involved. Shirley, it’s worthy of shum comment from the e-minister or the head boy of Oftel. No? ®