Debate on technology in public services
A debate on technology in public services is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Monday 2 September 2024.
Artificial intelligence: A reading list
This briefing provides a selection of reading on artificial intelligence, including UK Government policy.
AI in society
AI could add trillions of dollars a year to the global economy and increase labour productivity. But experts warn that bias and misinformation may spread.
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Data dashboards
Constituency data: broadband coverage and speeds
Browse local data to see how broadband connectivity and speeds vary in different parts of the UK
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Research Briefing
The withdrawal of landlines and switch to digital calls
This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of traditional landline phones to digital, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services.
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Insight
Broadband in flats: The urban digital divide
Residents in urban flats often face poor broadband services. Some in the industry have argued that broadband companies should be given easier access to flats.
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Constituency casework
Getting better broadband
This article addresses some frequently asked questions about access to full fibre broadband in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Building broadband and mobile infrastructure
This briefing paper explains the rules for building telecommunications infrastructure such as 5G mobile masts, including planning rules and the Electronic Communications Code.
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Research Briefing
TV licence fee statistics
This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues in 2021/22 were £3.8 billion which was higher than the 2011/12 figure of £3.6 billion (in cash terms).Total BBC income in 2021/22 was £5.3 billion. TV licence fee revenues accounted for around 71/% of total income.
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Research Briefing
5G in the UK
This briefing provides information on 5G and its expected uses; the rollout of 5G in the UK; and policy challenges associated with 5G, including planning rules, health, and security.
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Research Briefing
Rural mobile coverage in the UK: Not-spots and partial not-spots
This briefing paper looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers government targets and policies to tackle partial not-spots and total not-spots, such as the Shared Rural Network.
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Debate Pack
Debate on digital exclusion
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 28 February on digital exclusion. The debate will be opened by Justin Madders MP.
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Research Briefing
Switching off 2G and 3G in the UK
The mobile industry plans to switch off the 3G mobile network by 2025. 2G will be retired by 2033 at the latest. This page provides information about the switch-off, including how users may be affected and the obligations mobile companies have toward their customers.
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Constituency casework
Broadband companies and telegraph poles
Find out about the rules broadband companies need to follow when they install telegraph poles.
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Research Briefing
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill 2023-24
The Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Helen Morgan MP. It had its first reading on 11 December 2023. Second reading is scheduled for 26 January 2024.
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