Written questions

Telecommunications: Competition

Commons · Question 1536 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 26 May 2026

Question

Asked by Peter Fortune

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the impact of increased competition in fixed telecommunications infrastructure on (a) household broadband bills, (b) service choice and (c) broadband spe

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 26 May 2026

The UK telecoms market is highly competitive. The Statement of Strategic Priorities designated on 27 April 2026 sets out the government’s view on the benefits of competition in the fixed telecoms market for investment in high quality networks, innovation ...