Fourth Report - Broadband and the road to 5G
Select Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 153
22 December 2020
Government response
Correspondence from the Department for DCMS re Broadband and the road to 5G report, 22 February 2021 · published 5 Mar 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 109
We are concerned that Ofcom has significant catching up to do for its regulatory regime...
Recommendation
We are concerned that Ofcom has significant catching up to do for its regulatory regime to deliver the Government’s goals and protect consumers. The regulatory framework proposed in the Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review has the potential to undermine the …
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Government Response Summary
The government confirms it has engaged closely with Ofcom regarding the interaction between the £5 billion UK Gigabit Programme and Ofcom's regulatory proposals. It expresses confidence that the interventions and regulations will work effectively together to maximise gigabit-capable coverage, but does not commit to ensuring Ofcom addresses the specific concerns outlined or writes to the committee.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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