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ISP Association on the Risks of Brexit, DoH and UK Full Fibre Targets

16th September, 2019 (19 Comments)

Andrew Glover, Chair of the UK ISPA, has told ISPreview in a new interview that a no-deal Brexit could harm both the industry’s supply chain and access to a skilled workforce. Glover also warns that DNS over HTTPS (DoH) raises a “host of security concerns” and says “considerable regulatory change” is needed to hit full fibre targets.

Winners of the 2019 ISPA UK ISP Internet Industry Awards Revealed

12th July, 2019 (7 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) last night confirmed the winners of their 21st annual 2019 internet industry awards, which among other categories saw Hull provider KCOM scoop the win for “Best Consumer ISP” and altnet FTTH provider TrueSpeed come out top as the “Best Rural Broadband” ISP.

ISPA Pulls UK Internet Villain Category Over Mozilla DoH Fallout

10th July, 2019 (10 Comments)

One embarrassment too many. The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has, at the 11th hour, decided to scrap the “Internet Villain” category from their annual industry awards event, which came after a global backlash over their decision to nominate Mozilla due to their DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) push.

Your Internet Villain for 2019? Mozilla (DoH), Trump or EU Copyright

2nd July, 2019 (19 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has published a list of finalists for the “Internet Hero” and “Internet Villain” categories at this year’s forthcoming annual internet industry awards, although the decision to put Mozilla under the Villain category for their DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) push may be contentious.

ISPA UK Asks – Who is Your Internet Hero and Villain for 2019

7th June, 2019 (0 Comments)

The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has opened public nominations for this year’s ‘Internet Villain’ and ‘Internet Hero’ categories, which will form part of their annual 2019 awards event that is due to be held on the 11th July 2019 at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel in London.

Let ISPs get on with the job of rolling out and delivering broadband

4th May, 2019 (4 Comments)

Broadband is no longer a luxury good, but flows through households and businesses as freely as running water. Quality broadband allows us to live better and more fulfilling lives, and it is a lifeline for businesses to connect with the rest of the world.

ISPA Reveal Finalists for their 2019 UK ISP Internet Industry Awards

25th April, 2019 (7 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has today named a shortlist of finalists for this year’s 21st annual industry awards, which has seen various broadband ISPs being nominated for awards across a total of twelve different categories (Best Consumer ISP, Best Rural ISP etc.).

UK ISP Association Partners Openreach – Supports Broadband Ambition

7th March, 2019 (6 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA), which is a key voice for the UK internet industry and represents 200 members (broadband ISPs etc.), has today announced an official partnership with Openreach (BT) to build on their existing membership and reflect a shared “ambition to deliver full broadband coverage nationwide.“

UK ISP Association Calls on Ofcom to Revise their Annual Plan

20th February, 2019 (0 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has today said they’re “disappointed” with Ofcom’s Annual Plan for 2019/20 because it “completely overlooked” some important areas. The plan summarises all of the major work the regulator intends to do (e.g. improving broadband cover and consumer protections).

ISPA UK Starts Hunting for the 2019 Best Broadband ISPs

10th December, 2018 (0 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has this afternoon launched the hunt for next year’s best ISPs, which includes several familiar categories (e.g. Best Superfast ISP, Best Business ISP) and some new ones (e.g. Best Infrastructure Provider). Plus the “Internet Villain Award” has finally returned.

ISPs Warn “unnecessary complexity” Hampers Internet Security Push

16th October, 2018 (1 Comment)

Internet Service Providers (ISP) have warned that the Government’s push to improve cyber security and thus turn the UK into the “safest place to be online” could be at risk, unless they tackle the “convoluted regulatory system” and avoid creating “unnecessary complexity” (e.g. duplication of reporting and responsibilities).

ISPs Warn Labour’s Digital Licence Fee Risks Damaging Broadband

23rd August, 2018 (16 Comments)

The UK Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) has warned that today’s proposal by the leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, to impose a new ‘Digital Licence Fee’ upon tech giants and ISPs “runs the risk of undermining broadband investment and could lead to increased prices for all consumers.”

Winners of the ISPA’s 2018 UK ISP Internet Industry Awards Unveiled

12th July, 2018 (9 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has tonight announced the winners of their 20th annual 2018 internet industry awards, which among other things saw Hyperoptic scoop the top spot for the ‘Best Superfast Broadband‘ category and Gigaclear named as the ‘Best Rural Broadband‘ ISP.. again.

ISPA Name Heroes Shortlist for the 2018 UK Internet Industry Awards

15th June, 2018 (1 Comment)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has today announced a shortlist of three potential winners for the ‘Internet Hero’ category in their forthcoming industry awards event, which appears to be focused around issues related to broadband provision and privacy.

ISPA Asks You to Choose Your UK Internet Hero for 2018

9th May, 2018 (3 Comments)

The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has opened public nominations for this year’s ‘Internet Hero‘ category, which will form part of their 2018 awards event that is due to be held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on the 12th July 2018.

ISPA Name Finalists for the 2018 UK ISP Internet Industry Awards

23rd April, 2018 (4 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has today revealed the finalists for their 20th annual industry awards, which sees some broadband providers being nominated several times across various different categories (e.g. Hyperoptic, Zen Internet, Community Fibre, Gigaclear).

ISPA UK Begins Hunting for the 2018 Top Broadband ISPs

13th December, 2017 (1 Comment)

The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has this afternoon begun the hunt for next year’s UK ISP industry award finalists, which covers various familiar categories (e.g. Best Rural Broadband Provider) and some new ones (e.g. The Best Project or Partnership).