Broadband: Advertising
Commons · Question 14700 · Tabled 18 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Greg Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will have discussions with the Advertising Standards Authority on the mis-advertising of part-copper broadband.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 21 Nov 2024
In September, Ofcom issued new guidance to ensure consumers are told in clear terms about the technology that underpins their broadband service. At point of sale, providers will no longer be able to use the term ‘fibre’ on its own; they must now state whe...