Political Monitor 25/11/2016

Broadband   CMS Committee hear evidence from Ofcom The Chief Executive (Sharon White) and Chairman (Dame Patricia Hodgson) of Ofcom took part in an oral evidence session with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee with a range of issues related to Ofcom’s broad...

Political Monitor 18/11/2016

Broadband   ASA call for change in broadband advertising The Advertising Standards Authority published research into consumers' understanding of broadband speed claims made in ads. The key findings were: Speed is an important factor for a significant proportion...

Political Monitor 11/11/2016

Online Safety   Majority of UK police officers have investigated online child abuse A new report launched by Middlesex University called Enhancing Police and Industry Practice  concluded that the majority of UK police officers have been involved with...

Political Monitor 04/11/2017

Broadband   New ASA rules on advertising come into force On Monday, new ASA rules on broadband advertising came into force. In order to comply with the new rules ISP must: Show all-inclusive up-front and monthly costs, with no separating out of line rental...

Political Monitor 28/10/2016

Broadband   Matt Hancock gives speech to the Annual Parliament and Internet Conference Digital Minister Matt Hancock MP gave the keynote address to the Annual Parliament and Internet Conference. In the speech he said the ‘digital sector’ is worth £118bn and...

Political Monitor 21/10/2016

Broadband Digital Economy Bill Public Bill Committee Continue Scrutiny The Digital Economy Public Bill Committee have continued their scrutiny this week. Sessions have focussed on the USO and age verification. On the USO there was a push for more ambition, however,...