by TheISPA | Jan 19, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Consideration of Amendments to the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill expected on 23rd January The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill 2017-19 has passed through the House of Lords with...
by TheISPA | Jan 12, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband Parliamentary Question Speaking prior to his promotion to Culture Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, reiterated the Government’s support for a free and open internet as the “bedrock for a thriving and innovative digital economy”, when asked on plans to maintain net...
by TheISPA | Jan 5, 2018 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS announces Broadband USO decision DCMS has announced its decision to reject BT’s offer to fulfil the Universal Service Obligation, instead settling on the regulatory route. The decision comes after the consultation published earlier this year and a...
by TheISPA | Dec 15, 2017 | Political Monitor
Broadband Digital Minister Questioned by Artificial Intelligence Committee Digital Minister Matt Hancock was questioned by the Lords Artificial Intelligence Committee on the role of AI in the industrial strategy but also on the preparedness of the UK’s digital...
by TheISPA | Dec 8, 2017 | Political Monitor
Broadband Debate on Rural Poverty During a debate in the House of Lords on Rural Poverty, the Duke of Somerset (CB) raised the issue of poor rural broadband connectivity inhibiting the job supply. DCLG Parliamentary Under-Secretary Lord Gardiner agreed that broadband...
by TheISPA | Dec 1, 2017 | Political Monitor
Broadband Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review DCMS has launched a review into Future Telecoms Infrastructure, in which the Government reiterated its intention to encourage the market to deliver full fibre and 5G connectivity across the UK. The review will seek to...
