Political Monitor 17/05/2013

Ofcom examines communications services Ofcom has published a report analysing the availability of various communications services across the UK. The report finds that, unlike as fixed telephony and postal services, fixed and mobile broadband are not yet readily...

Political Monitor 13/05/2013

Upcoming policy Forum on online safety ISPA is running a free policy forum in Central London on online safety. The event will have two panel discussions followed by a reception. Panel 1 has a panel of experts from industry and parent groups which will discuss: How...

Political Monitor 26/04/2013

Communications Data Bill Update Lib Dems move to veto Communications Data Bill The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg MP, this week promised to stop the Communications Data Bill in its current form for as long as the Liberal Democrats remain within the Coalition...

Political Monitor 19/04/2013

Broadband update Vaizey defends BDUK process at DCMS Questions A number of MPs have asked questions on broadband during Culture, Media and Sport question time in the House of Commons this week. In response, Communications Minister Ed Vaizey MP suggested that the...

Political Monitor 05/04/2013

Ofcom Ofcom publishes Annual Plan Ofcom has published its Annual Plan for 2013/14. Among its Ofcom’s priorities for the coming year are: • Ensuring effective competition and investment in both current and superfast broadband • Promote choice for consumers through...

Political Monitor 22/03/2013

Broadband   House of Lords debate Government’s broadband strategy  In a House of Lords debate on the Select Committee’s on Communications’ report entitled ‘Broadband for all – an alternative vision’ Lord Inglewood told the House that the Government has “proceeded with...