Readers’ comments

Symmetry mystery

I was surprised to read in Paul Ockenden’s article (see issue 334, p111) that FTTP from Openreach comes with different upload and download speeds. I am wondering why that is. Are we just extremely lucky in rural Gloucestershire that Gigaclear provides us with a fully symmetrical FTTP service? John Hay

Contributing editor Paul Ockenden replies: The cynic in me suspects the asymmetry of the Openreach-based fibre broadband offerings is to stop it cannibalising the company’s valuable leased line business. Newer players in the market have a much smaller leased line business, so don’t need this artificial protection. But I’m sure Openreach would disagree with this!

Saving Nicole

I think I can save Nicole Kobie’s family nearly £700 a year (), and improve their quality of life their mental capacity. Read a book, get a hobby