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A call to action on digital inclusion

The report issues a familiar ask for an updated national strategy from government while positioning digital inclusion as a priority within a broader story of economic growth

Three/Vodafone in the UK: Responses to the notice of possible remedies

With varying support for an investment commitment, there are concerns that behavioural measures might not address the competition issues identified by the CMA

One touch (switch) is all it takes

The long-awaited process should stimulate broadband competition and benefit consumers, but Ofcom remains frustrated with the successive delays in the run up to its launch

Event debrief: Connected Britain 2024, Day 2

Regulatory stability was the overarching request to the new Government and Ofcom from industry

UK: Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 extend network sharing agreement

Together with a balancing of spectrum across industry, the announcement boosts the chances of a Three/Vodafone merger

Event debrief: ISPA ISP Business Summit 2024

Consolidation and the ‘right number’ of fibre networks dominated discussions, with the ultimate survival of some altnets the elephant in the room

Event debrief: Connected North 2024

Adoption, consolidation and regulation dominated discussions at this year’s event, with tensions already running high heading into the Telecoms Access Review

Event debrief: ISPA’s Parliament & Internet conference 2024

Both industry and policymakers appear pleased with progress on rollout, but there is work to do connecting rural areas and driving adoption

UK: Simplifying broadband switching

Ofcom is hopeful about the launch of One Touch Switch in September, and urges industry to do everything possible to meet it

Event debrief: Priorities for broadband and mobile connectivity in the UK

Ofcom received praise for supporting network investment, but further interventions will be needed to connect remote areas lacking commercial incentives