Broadband: Access
Commons · Question 41626 · Tabled 26 Mar 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology if he will ensure that (a) digital access is classified as a basic utility and (b) suppliers connect broadband in a timely manner.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 31 Mar 2025
The Government recognises that access to the internet is essential for participation in society. There is no single definition of a utility; gas, water, electricity and telecoms are regulated differently. Unlike other sectors, the UK telecoms market is co...