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 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 | 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...
by TheISPA | Mar 23, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS questions During Oral Questions to DCMS, Digital Minister Margot James MP responded to questions on superfast broadband on behalf of Government: She highlighted the changes made to the national planning policy framework which propose that local...