Political Monitor 07/04/2017

Broadband Which? publish report on broadband Consumer group Which? have published a report on broadband and launched a new speed checker and complaint tool. The research found that: 16 million people – or six in 10 (59%) – experienced some kind of problem with their...

Political Monitor 31/03/2017

Broadband ASA to review advertising of 'fibre' broadband services The ASA is due to carry out a review of how they interpret the Advertising Codes when judging the use of the term 'fibre' to describe broadband services. In particular, the ASA will be considering...

Political Monitor 24/03/2017

Ofcom Ofcom propose automatic compensation for quality of service issues Ofcom have published a consultation on their proposals to introduce automatic compensation for residential broadband consumers who suffer quality of service problems in relation to delayed...

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Ofcom publish consultation on Openreach separation Ofcom provided further details and a consultation on the legal separation of Openreach following last week’s announcement. Ofcom state that BT’s March Notification sufficiently addresses the competition concerns as...

Political Monitor 10/03/2017

Broadband MPs debate broadband advertising This week, MPs held  Westminster Hall debate on broadband speeds and advertising. In general, MPs were critical of ISPs and particularly the ASA and there was a consensus that the rules around advertising broadband needed to...

Political Monitor 03/03/2017

Broadband Government publish Digital Strategy Government have published their Digital Strategy. Whilst much of the document includes previously announced policy measures and initiatives, there are a number of new policy measures, including a new Business Connectivity...