March Newsletter

ISPA is excited to introduce our 2019 Partners We are delighted to announce our new series of annual partners for 2019. DrayTek UK, netgem.tv,  Openreach and Salumanus will be engaging with our members throughout the year. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you...

Political Monitor 01/03/2019

Broadband Government boost rural school broadband The Government have announced that over 100 schools will benefit from a £3m pilot programme as part of the LFFN programme. The scheme is aims to delivering gigabit connections in rural areas, and the public sector...

Political Monitor 22/02/2019

Broadband National Infrastructure Commission Consultation on regulation of essential services The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has launched a call for evidence on what future changes may be required to ensure regulation of the energy, telecoms and water...

ISPA calls on Ofcom to revise its Annual Plan

Following the publication of ISPA’s response to the Ofcom Annual Plan 2019/20, the Chair of the Internet Services Providers’ Association Andrew Glover commented: “Ofcom’s Annual Plan comes at a hugely important time for the industry. As we move into the next phase of...

Political Monitor 15/02/2019

Broadband DCMS publishes Statement of Strategic Priorities to Ofcom DCMS has published a consultation on its Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP) for telecommunications. A Press release can be found here which highlights the following priorities: Ensuring...

Political Monitor 08/02/2019

Broadband Lords debate no deal Brexit Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy legislation The House of Lords approved the Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 preparing UK telecommunications regulations for...

Political Monitor 01/02/2019

Broadband Competition and Markets Authority consultation on the effect of a No Deal Brexit The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have published a consultation and guidance document on the impact that a no deal Brexit may have on the functions of the body. This...

February Newsletter

ISPA meets with senior Whitehall officials to discuss opportunities and threats ISPA’s liability and cyber security groups have had a very busy start to the year with numerous meetings and roundtables with DCMS, the IPO and the Cabinet Office. We will continue to work...