THE PARLIAMENT & INTERNET CONFERENCE IS TOMORROW!
Now in its 18th year, the P&I Conference is the key annual parliamentary event for the UK’s internet and connectivity sector, welcoming key representatives from across the policy landscape – including industry, government, Parliament, academia and civil society –to discuss the impact of connectivity and the policy issues facing the UK internet sector.
The 2025 P&I Conference takes place within the context of a relatively new Parliament looking to make its mark; a brand-new Digital Inclusion Action Plan; legislative developments across cyber, online safety, and emerging technology; underpinned by the Government’s Industrial Strategy. It also takes place during ISPA’s 30 year anniversary!
Throughout the day, expert speakers will provide key insights through panel discussions and keynotes covering the evolving role of ISPs in online safety, the opportunities and challenges facing the sector, and the steps needed to ensure digital infrastructure delivers economic and social benefits across the UK.
Tickets are sold out, however please reach out to admin@ispa.org.uk if you are interested and the team will check if they can accommodate you.
ISPA Policy Updates
Big Bills, Bigger Billions: A Month of Digital Ambition
June presented the UK with fresh momentum across the policy landscape, with announcements for the infrastructure and digital sectors coming every week.
Most notably, the Spending Review confirmed £1.9bn for Building Digital UK (BDUK) to continue delivering Project Gigabit. While the overall investment is a positive signal, this comes with a two-year delay to the original target – now aiming for 99% coverage by 2032, rather than 2030.
This was followed by the UK 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, which pledged at least £725 billion in public funding over the next decade to improve and update the UK’s economic and social infrastructure. Interestingly, for telecoms, the plan mentions commitments to a “more flexible permitting system for street works” (flexipermits), but only upon completion of trials that have been ongoing for some time, easing MDU deployment, and creating a “timeline” for businesses and infrastructure providers on upgrading networks.
The Government then released its highly anticipated Industrial Strategy, a ten-year long plan to increase economic growth and foreign direct investment in the UK; despite a whole digital sector plan, most of the policy commitments for digital infrastructure were covered by the Infrastructure Strategy.
The Data (Use and Access) Bill gained Royal Assent, and will now be referred to as the Data (Use and Access) Act; alongside changes to data protection laws, this has placed the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) on a statutory footing.
Finally, the Government’s cyber agenda continues to gather pace, as we eagerly await the publication of the new Cyber (Security and Resilience) Bill, which will expand incident reporting obligations to include managed service providers and data centres – a move that, while telecoms-specific activity is out of scope, may introduce dual reporting requirements for some ISPA members.
ISPA Policy
The ISPA has been active across all fronts.
We sent a follow-up letter to Ministers regarding the impact of new high-risk (HRB) regulations to telecoms rollout, and are engaging with MHCLG and DSIT officials to urgently address this issue.
A new Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) Access Working Group has launched, aiming to identify industry-wide solutions to the persistent challenge of gaining access to MDUs for fibre deployment.
On the cyber front, ISPA continues to engage with Government on the upcoming Cyber (Security and Resilience) Bill, and is awaiting an update regarding the scope and definition of managed service providers (MSPs).
ISPA is also exploring the potential for data sharing between ISPs and Distributed Network Operators (DNOs), as a means to better identify and support vulnerable customers. We are seeking member views on the feasibility and appropriateness of Priority Services Register access.
Members can join our All-Member Call this week (Wednesday, 9th July) to hear more about how we’re working to advocate for the sector! As always, members are encouraged to reach out via policy@ispa.org.uk to contribute insights or raise new areas of focus.
ISPA Partners
IQGeo and Deepomatic on the next frontier of network asset management
In this interview, FNTV’s Alejandro Pinero caught up with Jay Cadman, SVP Americas at IQGeo, and Augustin Marty, CEO at Deepomatic, to discuss how autonomous AI agents will define the next phase of network asset management. The executives also shared more about their plans for IQGeo’s acquisition of Deepomatic, which is expected to complete in the summer of 2025.
Watch the video here
Genexis expands its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with Aura E755 – DECT and Home CX750 mesh-extender
With the introduction of the Aura E755 and Home CX750, Genexis continues to push the boundaries of home connectivity. These new products represent the next generation of broadband — built not only for speed and performance, but also for simplicity, sustainability, and seamless integration into everyday life.
Find out more here
PON Deployment & Beyond – Solutions, Gaps, and What’s Next
Want the full picture on future-ready fibre deployments? In our in-depth guide, PON Deployment & Beyond – Solutions, Gaps, and What’s Next, explore Aginet by TP-Link’s complete ecosystem—from OLTs and ONTs to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 routers.
Discover how you can move from a traditional two-box setup to streamlined one-box solutions with integrated PON interfaces. Learn about modular chassis OLTs that grow as your network expands, and see how TAUC cloud management keeps every device under control.
Plus, explore how Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) bridges the gap in hard-to-reach areas where fibre isn’t an option. If you’re planning your next phase of network upgrades, don’t miss this essential resource.
Read the white paper here
Industry Insights
Industry Events
ISPA AWARDS 2025 - SPONSORSHIP NOW OPEN
Participate in the ISPA Awards 2025, the most prestigious and longest running industry awards! This year, we're particularly excited as we mark 30 years of ISPA. This year's ceremony will be at City Central at The HAC - a custom event venue, meaning we have a host of new and exciting sponsorship opportunities.
These options offer you and your organisation the opportunity to put your brand at the forefront of the ISPAs in a fun and memorable way, and there are choices across a variety of price points to cater for different budgets.
Find out more about what you could put your brand on below!
View our sponsorship pack Find out more about the awards here
NEW LAUNCH - DIGITAL INCLUSION AWARD FOR CHARITIES & COMMUNITIES
ISPA UK, alongside charity partner Good Things Foundation, is continuing to celebrate the fantastic efforts made to enhance digital inclusion at the 27th ISPA Awards, hosted at City Central at the HAC on Thursday 13th November.
A lack of digital skills and access can have a huge negative impact on a person’s life, leading to poorer health outcomes and a lower life expectancy, increased loneliness and social isolation, less access to jobs and education. It can mean paying more for essentials, financial exclusion, an increased risk of experiencing poverty. People who are digitally excluded also lack a voice and visibility in the modern world, as government services and democracy increasingly move online.
We want to highlight the good work being done by communities & charities to fix the digital divide and help those in need stay or become connected. Whether you’re an individual, organisation, charity or community group, we want to hear about the impact and change you have made. It could be improving digital literacy, helping people get connected or using digital to change lives for the better.
Alongside the Digital Inclusion Champion for Charities and Communities sits a category for Digital Inclusion Champion for Industry which was already launched earlier this year in addition to other categories for ISPs.
Helen Milner OBE, CEO of Good Things Foundation, said: "We are delighted to be repeating our partnership with the ISPA Awards for the third year to recognise and celebrate those making strides to fix the digital divide. It’s fantastic to see the awards acknowledge both industry and communities, understanding that vital work is being done across all sectors to ensure everyone can benefit from the digital world."
To enter this year's Digital Inclusion Champion, please find the written entry form below and submit it to awards@ispa.org.uk by the deadline of 5th September 2025.
There is also an opportunity to sponsor these categories, for more information please contact Krystian@ispa.org.uk
View the entry form
ISPA Members
ISPA is thrilled to welcome new member Vitrum Group!
Partner Events
ISPA offers its members a variety of discounts for events that we partner with:
Women in Telecoms group online meeting - 16th July, 11am. Find more about the Women in Telecoms group and join here.
Connected Britain - 24th and 25th September - ISPA speakers will be participating in many sessions at this year's event. Book your tickets here.
White Label World Expo - 12th and 13th November 2025 - Find out more and register here.
Partners of ISPA
Become an ISPA Partner
Find out what the opportunities are here.
To enquire about an ISPA partnership, please message our Head of Partnerships at krystian@ispa.org.uk.
