Constituency data: broadband coverage and speeds
Browse local data to see how broadband connectivity and speeds vary in different parts of the UK
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill 2019-21
This paper provides an analysis of the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill 2019-21. It includes background information, stakeholder comment and a summary of Parliamentary stages. The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its first reading on 8 January 2020.
TV licence fee statistics
This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues in 2019/20 were £3.52 billion which was slightly higher than the 2010/11 figure of £3.51 billion (in cash terms).Total BBC income in 2019/20 was £4.94 billion. TV licence fee revenues accounted for around 71% of total income.
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Research Briefing
Regulating online harms
This Library Paper looks at Government plans to regulate harmful content online.
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Research Briefing
End of Brexit transition: mobile roaming
This page provides information about mobile roaming charges for UK customers after the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Debate Pack
Digital infrastructure, connectivity and accessibility
A debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 3 December 2020 on Digital infrastructure, connectivity and accessibility. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Esther McVey and Julie Elliott. This House of Commons Library Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate.
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Research Briefing
Full-fibre broadband in the UK
A Commons Library Briefing on Government policy for building nationwide gigabit-capable broadband.
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Research Briefing
Telecommunications (Security) Bill 2019-21
This briefing provides an overview of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill in advance of its second reading on 30 November 2020.
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Research Briefing
The Universal Service Obligation (USO) for Broadband
This Commons Library Briefing provides information about the Government's Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband.
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Research Briefing
The UK-China relationship
In recent months the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
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Debate Pack
Security implications of including Huawei in 5G
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 9.30am on the security implications of including Huawei in 5G. The debate will be opened by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
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Insight
Building the UK’s digital future
Internet connectivity is now an essential part of modern life. So how will the new Government support new nationwide digital infrastructure?
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Insight
Social media: How much regulation is needed?
How should social media be regulated for harmful online content and activity?
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Constituency Casework
Nuisance calls
This page provides information on preventing and reporting nuisance calls: unsolicited and unwanted marketing messages; silent or abandoned calls; and spam texts.
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Research Briefing
Online pornography: age verification
This Library Briefing Paper looks at age verification for online pornography.
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