Right, LLU addresses exactly this by requiring network operators to open up their local exchanges to competitors, basically forcing a decoupling of the "last mi

Right, LLU addresses exactly this by requiring network operators to open up their local exchanges to competitors, basically forcing a decoupling of the "last mile delivery" (which is a natural monopoly) from the internet service provision (which is more competitive). It's quite clearly beneficial to consumers to do this, but companies hate it of course.