https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/BT-phone-lines-broadband-wires-and-what/m-p/89962#M3802 <P>I think you could find all the information just by using Google.&nbsp; There are many operators, but OpenReach operates the majority of the network.&nbsp; OpenReach is owned by BT but is a separate operating company.&nbsp; Virgin has its own cabled network and there are many localised operators with private cable systems.&nbsp; There is no disadvantage to using a non-BT company for cell phones, wifi or broadband,</P> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:09:14 GMT kelper 2023-10-09T17:09:14Z https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/BT-phone-lines-broadband-wires-and-what/m-p/89959#M3801 <P>Hi all, I’m a Brit, and there’s no nostupidquestions specifically for the UK (as far as I’m aware) - can anyone explain how phone lines and broadband works in the UK because I somehow got it in my head that BT owns the hardware, and all the other companies rent the hardware from them? Or something? Is there a disadvantage with being with a non-BT company</P> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:39:42 GMT https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/BT-phone-lines-broadband-wires-and-what/m-p/89959#M3801 achin 2023-10-09T14:39:42Z https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/BT-phone-lines-broadband-wires-and-what/m-p/89962#M3802 <P>I think you could find all the information just by using Google.&nbsp; There are many operators, but OpenReach operates the majority of the network.&nbsp; OpenReach is owned by BT but is a separate operating company.&nbsp; Virgin has its own cabled network and there are many localised operators with private cable systems.&nbsp; There is no disadvantage to using a non-BT company for cell phones, wifi or broadband,</P> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:09:14 GMT https://business.forums.bt.com/t5/Phone-line/BT-phone-lines-broadband-wires-and-what/m-p/89962#M3802 kelper 2023-10-09T17:09:14Z