by TheISPA | May 11, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS Questions During questions to DCMS Ministers, Secretary of State, Matt Hancock MP answered a number of questions on broadband: He highlighted the 28% improvement in download speeds in the UK in the last year, and expressed his frustration that this was...
by TheISPA | May 9, 2018 | News
ISPA is calling upon the public to nominate their Internet Hero for 2018, to be crowned at ISPA’s 20th Awards. The deadline for nominations is the 31st May, so we ask that you act fast! The ISPA Awards would not be possible without the dedicated support of our...
by TheISPA | May 4, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Barrier Busting discussed at Parliamentary dinner ISPA held a dinner in the House of Commons hosted by Kevin Hollinrake MP to discuss broadband barriers. The dinner brought together ISPA members with Parliamentarians and civil servants to highlight issues...
by TheISPA | Apr 27, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Digital Secretary and Ofcom CEO speak at the Full Fibre Investment Conference DCMS Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, gave a speech at a conference on the future of full fibre in the UK, praising the industry for securing investments in full fibre. He stated that...
by TheISPA | Apr 23, 2018 | ISPA Newsletter, News
The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2018 ISPA Awards! This is the 20th year for the awards - the longest running and most prestigious awards for the UK’s internet industry. In one of the most competitive...
by TheISPA | Apr 20, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband UK Digital and Tech Industries During a Westminster Hall debate on the UK digital and tech industries, Shadow Digital Minister, Liam Byrne MP, raised the example of South Korea where FTTP coverage is at 60%. He also cited the commercialisation of 5G in South...
by TheISPA | Apr 13, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Consumer Green Paper The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published their long-awaited Consumer Green Paper for consultation. The Green Paper fits into the wider Industrial Strategy which seeks to improve productivity in the...
by TheISPA | Apr 11, 2018 | News, Press Releases
ISPA welcomes today’s publication of the Government's long-awaited Consumer Green Paper. UK consumers currently benefit from a competitive and dynamic broadband market that enables consumers to choose the right service that suits their specific needs, including on...
by TheISPA | Apr 5, 2018 | ISPA Newsletter, News
Banquet at Parliament on Broadband Barriers Last few tickets remaining for our Parliamentary dinner, taking place on 2nd May. We will bring together industry and parliamentarians in the joint-pursuit of busting broadband barriers, including addressing multiple issues...
by TheISPA | Mar 29, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Government Response to new fibre business rates relief consultation Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published Government’s response to its consultation on the implementation of fibre rates relief as specified in the...