O2 has confirmed reports that it plans to re-enter the fixed line broadband market, either by partnering with another ISP or building its own full fibre style network. ADSL2+ based copper line network. The company said in a statement on Friday evening that it had received an unsolicited proposal from BT for a “strategic partnership” and was considering it. Telefonica CEO Mark Evans said: “ultimately, there will be one type of network—a fibre backbone with a wireless tail” which, according to ISP Review, suggests O2 might use fibre to support a service based on 5G.
O2 has confirmed reports that it plans to re-enter the fixed line broadband market, either by partnering with another ISP or building its own full fibre style network. The company said in a statement on Friday evening that it had received an unsolicited proposal from BT for a “strategic partnership” and was considering it. Telefonica CEO Mark Evans said: “ultimately, there will be one type of network—a fibre backbone with a wireless tail” which, according to ISP Review, suggests O2 might use fibre to support a service based on 5G.