by TheISPA | Jan 30, 2015 | Political Monitor
Broadband National Audit Office publishes update report on superfast broadband Ahead of the Public Accounts Committee session on rural broadband, the National Audit Office published a progress update into specific issues raised by the PAC and overall progress. The...
by TheISPA | Jan 23, 2015 | Political Monitor
Changes for the Monitor for 2015 We are making some changes to the ISPA Monitor for 2015. We have not yet completely finalised our plans but from now on you can expect a regular section on events that are organised by ISPA and relevant partners (get in touch if you...
by TheISPA | Jan 23, 2015 | Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
Parliament should reject the introduction of the Communications Data Bill into the Counter Terrorism and Security Bill Amendments to the Counter Terrorism and Security Bill have been tabled that seek to introduce the extensive powers contained in the Draft...
by TheISPA | Jan 16, 2015 | Political Monitor
ISPA Events Welcome to 2015 ISPA Drinks ISPA and INCA are holding a joint drinks meeting to begin 2015. The event is invite only and free of charge and will provide a great opportunity for members to meet each other, the ISPA and INCA teams, and discuss the trends for...
by TheISPA | Jan 13, 2015 | News, Press Releases
As calls are made for new wide-ranging internet surveillance powers following the horrific events in Paris, ISPA is concerned that politicians are taking the easy way out by demanding greater surveillance powers without explaining how they can effectively help to...
by TheISPA | Jan 9, 2015 | Political Monitor
Broadband Westminster Hall debate on phone and broadband coverage in Herefordshire On Tuesday, a Westminster Hall debate on phone and broadband coverage in Hereford and South Herefordshire took place, tabled by the constituency MP Jesse Norman. Norman was particularly...
by TheISPA | Jan 6, 2015 | ISPA Newsletter, News
ISPA in 2014 This is the last ISPA News of 2014, a busy year for the association. The Internet industry saw major legislation with the passing of DRIPA, plus other various communications data initiatives. ISPA has represented industry in other issues such as...
by TheISPA | Dec 19, 2014 | Political Monitor
Broadband Note on fixed broadband published in House of Commons Library The House of Commons Library published a note detailing broadband speeds and superfast availability by region and parliamentary constituency across mainland UK. Interesting findings included that...
by TheISPA | Dec 12, 2014 | Political Monitor
Broadband Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee session on rural broadband The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee held an oral evidence session with a number of witnesses including Chris Townsend, CEO of Broadband Delivery UK and DEFRA Minister...
by TheISPA | Dec 8, 2014 | Awards News, Blog, ISPA Newsletter, News, Press Releases
8 December 2014 – The 2015 ISPA Awards, the 17th annual premier UK internet industry awards, launched today with new and revamped categories for ISPA’s 20th anniversary year. The new Best SME Broadband and Best Enterprise Broadband reflect how ISPs continue to invest...