Broadband: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 14221 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on consumers of broadband providers offering lower prices to new customers than to existing customers in areas with limit
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 7 Jul 2026
The Government works closely with Ofcom to monitor consumer outcomes, and Ministers engage regularly with the regulator on a range of issues, including pricing and consumer protection. The new Telecoms Consumer Charter, published February 2026, includes i...