Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
Digital telephone switchover
This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of landline phones to digital services.
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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Constituency Casework
Planning rules for 5G masts in England
Find out how 5G masts obtain planning permission, including how local communities are consulted.
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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
Mobile and broadband: affordability and consumer protection
This House of Commons Library briefing examines how the UK telecommunications market (broadband, mobile, and landline services) serves consumers and how it is regulated. It discusses recent concerns expressed on behalf of consumers in telecoms markets and looks at reforms aimed at improving customer fairness and protection.
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Research Briefing
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
This briefing explains the background and main provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2022-23.
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Research Briefing
Mobile roaming in the EU after Brexit
This page provides information about mobile roaming charges for UK customers after the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Constituency Casework
Gigabit broadband: how to follow the national roll-out
This article explains how to find and understand information regarding: broadband coverage in a constituency, the status of the roll-out of gigabit broadband, and other options available to constituents.
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Research Briefing
Gigabit-broadband: Funding for rural and hard to reach areas
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.
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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 commitments on mobile coverage and measures to improve coverage such as the Shared Rural Network.
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Research Briefing
Regulating online harms
This Library Briefing looks at the Government's plans to regulate harmful online content.
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Research Briefing
The Universal Service Obligation (USO) for Broadband
This Commons Library Briefing provides information about the Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband.
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Research Briefing
Reaction to the Draft Online Safety Bill: A reading list
This Library Briefing provides a selection of comment on the draft Online Safety Bill.
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Research Briefing
Gigabit-broadband in the UK: Government targets and policy
This briefing paper provides information on the Government's gigabit-capable broadband targets and policy to support the roll-out of broadband by industry.
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