As reported by the BBC here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7726174.stm). I wonder how many of these will be in its broadband support or Openreach...
So, they rob their existing staff by cutting pensions, sack 10.000 more.
Well we all know what will happen to BT service levels then. >:(
That new pension deal was an appalling move on an already closed scheme. :(
Quite worrying for my family as my nephew works for Openreach.
I can imagine, Noreen. At one time, you'd have thought BT was secure again after the closing of the pension scheme and all the earlier job cuts. :(
na they will just bring in apprentises and get shot of them when the time comes to pay them propper rates.
Quote from: Noreen on Nov 13, 2008, 17:22:50
Quite worrying for my family as my nephew works for Openreach.
So far he hasn't heard any bad news but we're all keeping our fingers crossed. :fingers:
I'll join you, Noreen. :fingers:
I'm waiting for the headline "BT to shed 10,000 exchanges". ;) :out:
It will probably happen one day, Seb. If there is a move to fibre, the function of a local exchange is, to a great extent, negated.
Indeed. :)
We can dream, can't we. :)
I don't doubt it'll happen one day, but I just think it's a long way away, even in my lifetime!
Quote from: Rik on Nov 16, 2008, 18:20:16
It will probably happen one day, Seb. If there is a move to fibre, the function of a local exchange is, to a great extent, negated.
But is it though? They will still need somewhere for all the bits of fibre from the cabinets to come together, and then go into one big bit of fibre!
Although the use of the exchange may change, I think there will still be a need for them.
Well if they do ever get rid of them, there will be a nice bungalow shell of a building for sale just down the road from me. ;)
Quote from: Lance on Nov 16, 2008, 22:36:56
Although the use of the exchange may change, I think there will still be a need for them.
I suspect that the size of the 'building' will be much smaller though, Lance, and may come down to being a 'super cabinet'.
Quote from: Inactive on Nov 17, 2008, 00:19:05
Well if they do ever get rid of them, there will be a nice bungalow shell of a building for sale just down the road from me. ;)
Is that a bid I hear? ;)
Could be Rik, as long as they leave one nice fast connection for me.. ;)
They could leave the backhaul in situ and make it really good value. ;)
:hehe:
I may develop the idea. ;D
Been in a dark room then, In? ;D :out:
Quote from: Rik on Nov 17, 2008, 13:06:07
Been in a dark room then, In? ;D :out:
Must have been the telephone exchange!
Quote from: Rik on Nov 17, 2008, 13:06:07
Been in a dark room then, In? ;D :out:
Some have told me that it may help me. ;D
Not me, I think you need a broad canvas and bright lights. :)
I'll ask my trick cyclist her opinion. ;)
If she's anything like mine, she won't give one. :)
I think if they're going to sack people we should get a vote on who goes.. my vote is for Mr Liverthingy, that would save a fortune.
I'm with you there, Ann. At least Uncle Ben was useful.
What happened to Uncle Ben?
He stepped down, but I'm not sure why. He probably felt that he'd achieved all he wanted to during the 6 years he was there. :)
He went back to selling rice...
:argh: :grn:
:lol:
He's really CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, telecoms company in Paris.
Their gain is our loss, sadly. :(
Actually I think that maybe my email to Liverthingy did do some good. They've now upgraded my exchange as far as it can go which isn't enough but gives me a usable connection at peak times. Of course they'll say it was going to happen anyway but just maybe my bugging him helped. It certainly got me some information about it which I wasn't getting before. So just a little kissy for Mr Liverthingy :-*
Blimey, you have soon changed your tune Ann, less than 24 hours ago .. you were going to sack him. ;D
Wimmin.. :shake:
I'm just a bit fickle :blush:
But I'll change again if they put the 21st century upgrade thing back any more. Mine is set for March and I can wait until then.
I've seen reports that people are having dates put back again, Ann. :( It looks like BT are struggling to cope right now.
I've just noticed that my exchange has been upgraded. To say I'm shocked is an understatement!
http://www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange/LNBAR
I'd print that and frame it, Seb. ;D
I may just do that. ;D
I've still not got a date for mine, but PSTN is Q1 2009 :(
IAC, Lance, I suspect the benefits on our lines will be minimal.
Yep, ideally you want an attenuation of no more than 40 or so dB for there to be a decent improvement.
Quote from: Rik on Nov 19, 2008, 08:58:12
IAC, Lance, I suspect the benefits on our lines will be minimal.
I suspect that you are right, Rik. :'(
We just can't win, can we. :(