{"id":17413,"date":"2022-03-14T19:15:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T19:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visioneclick.com\/?p=17413"},"modified":"2022-06-29T13:04:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:04:17","slug":"local-loop-unbundling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visioneclick.com\/blog\/local-loop-unbundling","title":{"rendered":"All You Need To Know About Local Loop Unbundling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In order to delve deeper into local loop unbundling, it\u2019s important to first understand what local means really is. In simple terms, this is used to refer to the last mile of cable that connects private and public spaces to a wider broadband network. Moreover, the local loop is also known as the subscriber line. This emerged when the internet was first launched and provided by only a handful of broadband providers. But as ISPs grew as a result of greater access to tech and tools, this acted as a great hindrance. As a result, there are now regulations and rules to keep this in check. These are especially important for smaller internet service providers. In this context, local loop unbundling was introduced. Here\u2019s all you know about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is Local Loop Unbundling?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The local loop unbundling framework helps the last mile of broadband wiring to be shared. As a result, consumers have a larger number of choices along with a more stable and cost-effective network. Here\u2019s what unbundling the local loop means, as regulated by the government.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • The local loop to the customers will still be controlled by the incumbent local exchange carriers or ILEC.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • In order to offer more efficient internet access routes to the consumer, the ILEC will lease the local loop to smaller internet service providers or ISPs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n