Totally, from the users point of view I am 100% with you.

But from Openreach's point of view, why would they put in a product which would slash it's income overall in that area as people switch away from private circuits and leased lines.

I think that is the hard fact of it. Their business just doesn't have the money to do everyone all at once, so they target it, I would say to areas they offer them the best overall return.

I personally think the idea of the state putting in a dark fibre network is an excellent one, and I think it could be the only possible way of us all getting FTTP here in the UK. But is there the political will ???

Cheers

Cris