Written questions

Broadband: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 14222 · 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 recent discussions she has had with Ofcom on differences in pricing between new and existing broadband customers in areas served by a single provider.

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...