by TheISPA | Jan 22, 2019 | News, Press Releases
In response to the Which? research on broadband black spots, please see below a comment from Andrew Glover, the Chair of the Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK). “ISPs have made significant progress in boosting broadband speeds in recent years, as...
by TheISPA | Jan 18, 2019 | Political Monitor
Ofcom Ofcom Annual Plan Public Meeting Directors of all the policy groups within Ofcom presented their proposed focus for the year ahead at a public meeting in London. Sharon White stressed the importance of the consumer in their proposed Annual Plan for 2019/20...
by TheISPA | Jan 11, 2019 | Political Monitor
Brexit DCMS publishes guidance on the eCommerce Directive in the event of ‘no deal’ On the 9th January, DCMS published guidance on the eCommerce Directive in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. The guidance confirms that the Government’s approach in this instance will be...
by TheISPA | Jan 9, 2019 | ISPA Newsletter, News
2019 UK Internet Industry Awards – the ISPA’s Register by 25th January! Entries are now open for the 21st Annual UK Internet Industry Awards, brought to you by ISPA. The awards represent and reward the breadth of the UK ISP sector and winners are determined over a...
by TheISPA | Dec 21, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Government extends Better Broadband Scheme to 2019 The Better Broadband Scheme, which helps people struggling with the slowest broadband speeds, has been extended, with the new application deadline being 31st December 2019. Individuals eligible for the...
by TheISPA | Dec 14, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS Questions At DMCS Questions on the 13th December, Gillian Keegan MP asked the Digital Secretary, Jeremy Wright MP, if he would make a statement steps that his department are taking to improve access to superfast broadband for rural businesses. Wright...
by TheISPA | Dec 10, 2018 | News, Press Releases
The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce that it is once again on the hunt for the most innovative and high-quality ISPs in the country, as entries open for the twenty-first annual ISPA Awards. The ISPA Awards represent and reward the...
by TheISPA | Dec 7, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Which reports on broadband loyalty penalties Consumer group, Which?, have published publishedanother study looking into the impact of “loyalty penalties”, claiming that broadband customers that do not switch or haggle with their provider lose £220 on...
by TheISPA | Dec 3, 2018 | ISPA Newsletter, News
ISPA discusses evolving online regulatory space ISPA’s liability subgroup convened in November is discuss various issues in the evolving online regulatory space, including: the progress of the Online Safety White Paper and the Age Verification legislation, proposals...
by TheISPA | Nov 30, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband National Infrastructure Pipeline The government announced the “highest sustained level” of infrastructure spending in 40 years as it outlined the £600bn of projects for the coming decade. The updated pipeline, which covers projects such as roads, hospitals...
