I'd argue that privatising telecomms has been a win. I think because it's quite open to competition (even if there has been a good deal of consolidation). The

I'd argue that privatising telecomms has been a win. I think because it's quite open to competition (even if there has been a good deal of consolidation). The challenge with so many UK privatisations is that the idea of real alternatives/competition ranges from laughable to extremely laughable.