by TheISPA | Mar 27, 2020 | Political Monitor
COVID-19 ISPA Response This week we held our first call with the wider membership to discuss ISPA’s response to COVID-19 and how we are engaging with Government and other relevant stakeholders. We will continue to provide regular updates to members in a regular call...
by TheISPA | Mar 20, 2020 | Political Monitor
COVID-19 Response Similar to other organisations, ISPA has switched to remote working but we continue to engage with members, policymakers and the media. Throughout this week our focus has been on: Helping coordinate and submit a common industry position to government...
by TheISPA | Mar 17, 2020 | News
We wanted to keep you updated on ISPA’s work during the COVID-19 situation. You can find below an overview of our current activity and response in light of recent events. This is obviously a live area and we will continue to update on developments, particularly in...
by TheISPA | Mar 13, 2020 | Political Monitor
Broadband Report Stage and Third Reading of the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill The wayleaves bill passed through the House of Commons on Tuesday. The Bill then completed its First Reading in the House of Lords on Wednesday and is waiting...
by TheISPA | Mar 12, 2020 | News
Yesterday afternoon the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered the Budget. In total, the Government has stated that around £640bn of gross capital investment will be provided for ‘roads, railways, communications, schools, hospitals and power networks across the UK by...
by TheISPA | Mar 6, 2020 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS Committee inquiry into Broadband and the road to 5G MPs have launched an inquiry into Broadband and the road to 5G to examine the Government’s pledge to get gigabit-capable broadband into every home and business in the UK by 2025. The inquiry is...
by TheISPA | Mar 2, 2020 | ISPA Newsletter, News
Invitation to the Distributed Core Network and Network Automation Workshop Presented by ISPA Partner 31st March, ISPA offices, 69 Wilson Street, London, EC2A 2BB The Distributed Core Network and Network Automation Workshop will be taking place on 31st March in our...
by TheISPA | Feb 28, 2020 | Political Monitor
Broadband Written questions on broadband rollout and geographical coverage Matt Warman, Minister for Digital Infrastructure, answered questions from Chris Elmore MP (Lab), Martyn Day MP (SNP) and Richard Fuller MP (Con) stating that it was the Government’s ambition to...
by TheISPA | Feb 21, 2020 | Political Monitor
DCMS Ministerial Responsibilities Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister of State for Digital and Culture: Online Harms and Security Digital and Tech Policy including Digital Skills Creative Industries Arts and Libraries Museums and Cultural Property Festival of Britain John...
by TheISPA | Feb 14, 2020 | Political Monitor
Cabinet Reshuffle Boris Johnson held his first major reshuffle of cabinet which saw a number of significant changes. Rishi Sunak has become the new Chancellor whilst Priti Patel, Dominic Raab, Michael Gove, Liz Truss, Matt Hancock, Gavin Williamson and Jacob Rees-Mogg...