Written questions

Voice over Internet Protocol: Regulation

Commons · Question 105765 · Tabled 14 Jan 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 29 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework governing VoIP services.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 29 Jan 2026

As the independent regulator for telecommunications, Ofcom is responsible for making regulatory decisions in the fixed telecoms sector, including on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).However, while we are engaging with Ofcom and stakeholders on this iss...