This briefing paper looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers Government commitments on mobile coverage and measures to improve coverage such as the Shared Rural Network.
This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of landline phones to digital services.
This briefing paper explains the rules for building telecommunications infrastructure such as mobile masts, including planning rules and the Electronic Communications Code.
Research Briefing
This Library Briefing looks at the Government's plans to regulate harmful online content.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the UK Government's current and past funding programmes for gigabit-broadband roll-out, including Project Gigabit. These funding programmes are mainly aimed at rural areas that are not met by commercial investment.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing provides information about the Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband.
Research Briefing
This Library Briefing provides a selection of comment on the draft Online Safety Bill.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information on the Government's gigabit-capable broadband targets and policy to support the roll-out of broadband by industry.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the background and main provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2021-22.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues in 2020/21 were £3.75 billion which was slightly higher than the 2010/11 figure of £3.51 billion (in cash terms).Total BBC income in 2020/21 was £5.06 billion. TV licence fee revenues accounted for around 74% of total income.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate the rollout of ultrafast broadband in Devon and Somerset in Westminster Hall on 11 January 2022 from 2:30pm until 4:00pm. This debate will be led by Selaine Saxby MP.
Data Dashboard
Browse local data to see how broadband connectivity and speeds vary in different parts of the UK
Research Briefing
Following its passage through the House of Lords, this briefing analyses the progress of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill up until this point. It provides a summary of what happened during both Commons and Lords stages and how the Bill has changed. It is prepared in advance of consideration of Lords amendments to the Bill in the House of Commons, scheduled for Monday 8 November 2021.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 1.30pm on tackling the digital divide. The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Stephen Timms MP.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing aims to examine how UK telecoms markets serve consumers and how they are regulated. It describes some recent concerns about fairness for consumers (including vulnerable groups) in telecoms markets, and reforms aimed at improving customer fairness, protection and affordability. The paper covers the mobile, home broadband and landline markets.
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