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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Broadband Providers: Competition

Thursday 4 June 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government are committed to encouraging greater network competition between broadband providers
  • Government have legislated to help the deployment of broadband in blocks of flats
  • Government speak regularly with network chief executives to improve connectivity

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Pritchard Con The Wrekin
Science & Technology Business & Trade
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.

Question

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.

Answer from Matt Warman

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or mechanisms to remove barriers were not detailed

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Q2 Mark Pritchard Con The Wrekin
Transport Science & Technology
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.

Question

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?

Answer from Matt Warman

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.

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Not addressed: Specific measures or timelines for preventing future failures were not detailed

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