What is LLU?

LLU stands for LOCAL LOOP UNBUNDLING

The Local Loop connects your telephone socket or switchboard to the telephone exchange.

In the past, this has always been owned by BT.

Since telecom deregulation was introduced to break the BT monopoly and create free market competiton and a "level playing field", call traffic between telephone exchanges was allowed to pass over alternative networks.

This is known as LCR or LEAST COST ROUTING.

But historically BT always owned the last part of the connection and charge line rental for the privilege, having lost the call revenue.

Now, thanks to LLU, you can transfer both your calls, and your line rental, to a new provider, for both lower call charges and reduced line rental.