This is basically the exact model Australia did with their NBN which was a disaster. The idea was to nationalise the last mile networks and unify them into one

This is basically the exact model Australia did with their NBN which was a disaster. The idea was to nationalise the last mile networks and unify them into one wholesale ISP that retail providers could use. It also intended to upgrade the network rapidly to FTTH. Problem was just as it was getting started there was a change of govt and the FTTH element was significantly reduced in scope to save costs. So now you are left with the govt owning all the last mile infrastructure with basically no competition and an extremely slow plan to upgrade it. I believe FTTH upgrades are increasing in pace now, but it's hard for me to find stats on actual FTTH rollout there (they combine it with gigabit HFC which isn't the same imo). This is really the downfall of many people who think the state should nationalise telecoms. Yes it may work well with a government that's really commited to it. But you also run the risk of an election with someone that doesnt consider it a priority suddenly you are in a real mess.