Telecommunications: Competition
Commons · Question 2177 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 29 May 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Ranger
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reduced competition in fixed telecommunications infrastructure on consumers.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 29 May 2026
The UK telecoms Market is highly competitive. The Statement of Strategic Priorities, designated on 27 April 2026, highlights that competition in the fixed telecoms market supports investment, innovation and consumer choice. As a result, the UK benefits fr...