Broadband Providers Competition
2020-06-04
TAGS
Response quality
Questions & Answers
Q1
Partial Answer
▸
Context
There has been a push for greater broadband competition and deployment in the UK, with more than 80 network operators deploying fibre across the country.
What steps he is taking to ensure competition between broadband providers. More than 80 network operators are now deploying fibre across the UK; that competition is good for consumers and businesses as well.
The Government are committed to encouraging greater network competition between broadband providers by removing barriers to commercial roll-out. We have legislated to help the deployment of broadband in blocks of flats, and our efforts are already making a significant impact.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Specific steps or mechanisms to remove barriers were not detailed
Response accuracy
Q2
Partial Answer
▸
Context
Mobile phone networks such as EE, Vodafone and O2 have experienced significant failures in providing reliable service, affecting people's ability to work from home and maintain family connections.
There is resilience in the data networks but more people are homeworking and mobile networks failed during the pandemic. What are the Government doing to prevent this happening again?
The resilience of internet connectivity has allowed people to work from home during the pandemic. The Government speak regularly with network chief executives who are committed to initiatives like the shared rural network to improve connectivity.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Specific measures or timelines for preventing future failures were not detailed
Response accuracy