by TheISPA | Jul 31, 2015 | Political Monitor
Broadband CMS Committee launches inquiry into broadband The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has launched an inquiry on “Establishing world-class connectivity throughout the UK”. The inquiry will look into the coverage, delivery and performance of...
by TheISPA | Jul 24, 2015 | Political Monitor
Broadband FT reveals that Government is considering ISP levy fund to superfast rollout The Financial Times has reported that the Government is anticipating that it will require a further £500m to cover the costs of extending superfast broadband coverage to the...
by TheISPA | Jul 17, 2015 | Political Monitor
Broadband CMA publishes ‘issues statement’ on BT/EE merger The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its ‘issues statement’ on BT’s anticipated acquisition of EE. The statement outlines the key questions that the ongoing inquiry is examining....
by TheISPA | Jul 10, 2015 | Political Monitor
Broadband Treasury productivity plan backs ultrafast rollout and switching reform As part of the Treasury’s productivity plan, launched this week by the Business Secretary, Sajid Javid MP, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP, the Government...
by TheISPA | Jul 3, 2015 | Political Monitor
ISPA Awards Home Secretary named Internet Villain at the 2015 ISPA Awards The 2015 ISPA Awards were held last night with 300 people attending from across ISPA membership and wider industry. The Home Secretary was named Internet Villain whilst David Davis MP and...
by TheISPA | Jun 26, 2015 | Political Monitor
Broadband MPs debate superfast broadband rollout Picking up where the last Parliament left off, Matt Warman, the former technology journalist and newly elected Conservative MP, secured a House of Commons Westminster Hall Debate on superfast broadband. The well...