Political Monitor 28/10/2016

Broadband   Matt Hancock gives speech to the Annual Parliament and Internet Conference Digital Minister Matt Hancock MP gave the keynote address to the Annual Parliament and Internet Conference. In the speech he said the ‘digital sector’ is worth £118bn and...

Political Monitor 21/10/2016

Broadband Digital Economy Bill Public Bill Committee Continue Scrutiny The Digital Economy Public Bill Committee have continued their scrutiny this week. Sessions have focussed on the USO and age verification. On the USO there was a push for more ambition, however,...

Political Monitor 14/10/2016

  Broadband   Digital Economy Bill Public Bill Committee begins scrutiny This week the Digital Economy Bill Public Bill Committee began their scrutiny of the Digital Economy Bill. Summaries of the sessions with BT/EE, TalkTalk, Three, Sky, Virgin Media,...

Political Monitor 07/10/2016

Broadband   Prime Minister References Broadband During Leader's Speech Prime Minister Theresa May MP referenced problems with rural broadband coverage and hinted at Government intervention. Whilst no concrete policy was announced, it was suggested that there...

Political Monitor 30/09/2016

Broadband   Valuation Office Agency Publish Plans for Proposed Non-Domestic Business Rates The VOA has published its plans for proposed non-domestic business rates next year. Under the plans, there will be a large increase for broadband providers laying...

Political Monitor 23/09/2016

Broadband   BDUK updates procurement timeline Broadband Delivery UK has updated its timeline of procurement opportunities for ISPs and network owners to deliver superfast broadband. The procurements were announced in June and the timeline ranges can be found...