{"id":25298,"date":"2020-12-18T08:31:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T08:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/?p=25298"},"modified":"2020-12-18T16:00:55","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T16:00:55","slug":"gigatag-list-solutions-to-boost-uk-gigabit-broadband-take-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/2020\/12\/gigatag-list-solutions-to-boost-uk-gigabit-broadband-take-up.html","title":{"rendered":"GigaTAG List Solutions to Boost UK Gigabit Broadband Take-up UPDATE"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new Gigabit Take-Up Advisory Group (GigaTAG), which is led by paid consumer magazine Which? and various others (FSB, CBI, Ofcom<\/a> etc.), has today published their first report that identifies a number of areas where improvements could be made to boost the take-up of 1Gbps capable broadband services in the UK.<\/p>\n

At present the Government\u2019s \u00a35bn Gigabit Broadband Programme<\/a><\/strong>, which has initially only released \u00a31.2bn of this funding, is targeting a minimum of 85% \u201cgigabit-capable<\/em>\u201d UK network coverage by the end of 2025, but will seek to accelerate that roll-out further to get \u201cas close to 100% as possible<\/em>.\u201d The private sector is largely expected to reach around 70%+ via commercial projects, while the Government\u2019s investment will thus focus on around 5-6 million premises in the final 20% of the UK (i.e. the hardest to reach areas).<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> More than 34% of UK premises can today access a gigabit-capable broadband connection (here<\/a>), usually via FTTP<\/a> or DOCSIS<\/a> 3.1 based Hybrid Fibre Coax (cable) networks.<\/div>\n

Hopefully it still goes without saying that network availability is the key barrier to adoption of any new internet access solution, but we know that already. As such today’s report is more concerned with what happens once that service has actually become available.<\/p>\n

We know from our own experience in this market that a number of factors can impact take-up, such as the higher prices for gigabit-capable services, as well as a lack of general awareness (i.e. locals don’t always know that the faster service exists) or interest in the new connectivity (e.g. if you have a decent ADSL2+ speed and only basic needs then you might feel less inclined to upgrade).<\/p>\n

The fear of switching to a different ISP may also obstruct some services and so can long contract terms with existing packages (customers can’t switch immediately). On top of that we’ve long complained about the difficulty of accessing coverage data to build our own multi-network availability checker, with major operators like Openreach<\/a> and Virgin Media<\/a> being resistant or putting too many obstacles in the way (an agreed and accessible industry standard would be welcome).<\/p>\n

In other cases, gigabit services may be available but consumers might choose not to sign-up due to a dislike of the provider offering the service (i.e. once bitten, twice shy) or the fact that there may not be enough service choice from the only available ISP (e.g. lack of static IP addresses, use of CGNAT or being forced to use a poor quality router\/modem device). A good level of flexible wholesale access for other ISPs can often resolve some of this.<\/p>\n

Rocio Concha, Which?’s Chair of GigaTAG, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“This year has highlighted the importance of quality broadband connections, but our research has identified significant hurdles that could undermine plans to ensure consumers and businesses have access to faster and more reliable services for years to come.<\/p>\n

As we finalise our recommendations for increasing demand among consumers and businesses, it is clear that an ambitious and joined-up effort is needed across industry, government, consumer groups, businesses and the regulator to ensure the UK becomes a leader in digital connectivity.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The new GigaTAG Report<\/strong><\/a> recognises a lot of the aforementioned factors and proposes some familiar solutions, such as the need for clear and consistent terminology (i.e. the often highlighted abuse of “fibre broadband<\/em>” terminology by non FTTP<\/a> services seems likely to come up again<\/a>), improved availability checkers and a labelling system for broadband packages. These are just some of their initial recommendations.<\/p>\n

GigaTAG’s Desired Outcomes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

— Developing clear and consistent terminology and practical use-cases for gigabit-capable broadband, as well as information campaigns, to help improve awareness.<\/p>\n

— A labelling system for broadband packages to provide simple, clear and consistent information.<\/p>\n

— An employer-led scheme similar to the Cycle to Work scheme to support firms in encouraging employees to take up gigabit-capable broadband.<\/p>\n

— An availability tool for consumers and businesses to check if gigabit broadband is available in their area.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At the same time we shouldn’t forget that take-up of any new service is something that will almost always grow organically over time. Only on very rare occasions do we see 100% of people in a given area sign-up to a new service immediately and it often takes several years for this to mature (growing most rapidly during the first 1-3 years). A quick look at the take-up of “superfast broadband<\/em>” (30Mbps+<\/strong>) capable lines helps to highlight this.<\/p>\n

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The full table of GigaTAG’s desired outcomes can be found below. The group said they were keen to hear stakeholders’ thoughts on this document by 5th February 2021. In particular, it is keen to understand whether these are the right barriers (for the most part, we’d say they are) and if the emerging solutions are focused in the right areas.<\/p>\n

We should point out that some of the barriers the group has identified are already being addressed through Ofcom<\/a>’s current work programme (e.g. improved switching between networks, plus end-of-contract and annual best tariff notifications), which have thus been removed from the table below.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE 11:02am<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first reactions are coming in.<\/p>\n

Daniel Butler, Hyperoptic<\/a>’s Director of Communications and Policy, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“As the first provider to provide residential gigabit broadband services, we have enthusiastically engaged with the Gigabit Take-up Advisory Group to share our industry experience. Over the last nine years of delivering gigabit-enabled services, we have learned that once customers experience the difference of a full-fibre connection, they don\u2019t ever want to downgrade back to a part fibre service. Since our inception, we have had strong demand when and wherever we offer our gold standard of service, which is testament to UK\u2019s on-going and increasing need for hyperfast and reliable connectivity.<\/p>\n

We are pleased that the GigaTag Interim Report has correctly identified many of the barriers to fibre take-up and that driving take-up requires an active role from Government, Ofcom<\/a> and local authorities. We welcome the areas of priority outlined \u2013 particularly, providing clear information to consumers via a labelling scheme, removing process barriers via streamlined switching and installation processes, and removing cost barriers via vouchers and other incentives. We will continue to offer our insight to help shape these proposals.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Alistair Cromwell, Acting CEO of Citizens Advice, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Since the March lockdown began, internet access has been vital to home working, running small businesses, accessing essential services like healthcare, and continuing education. It\u2019s crucial that those who are struggling financially aren\u2019t locked out.<\/p>\n

We welcome Ofcom\u2019s call for broadband providers to offer targeted affordable tariffs for customers on low incomes. But we can\u2019t afford to wait for providers to take what may be piecemeal and inconsistent steps. There is an opportunity for government intervention.<\/p>\n

Next week the government will bring the new European telecoms code into UK law. This is a unique chance for the department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to consider bold steps on broadband affordability. DCMS should use this opportunity to explore introducing mandatory affordable tariffs that broadband providers offer customers on lower incomes.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Shan Eisenberg, COO of Netgem TV, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Currently, consumers do not take up such products because understanding how they fit into their everyday life is still low. They may also be nervous of brands they don\u2019t recognise, or just decide to struggle on with their current connection because they think the grass isn\u2019t always greener.<\/p>\n

Fibre connections should be marketed less around pure speeds they deliver but used to promote the wider services around them. This includes the services that consumers have grown accustomed to, such as Pay-TV bundles, as well as levelling these up for a gigabit connection to allow 4K streaming, and whole home WIFI<\/a> when more and more of us are working from a spare room far away from the router.<\/p>\n

If altnets don\u2019t embrace these services, we will soon see a chasm open up between the number of customers and fibre connections available presenting a real challenge to long-term profitability.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Greg Mesch, CEO of CityFibre<\/a>, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“With nearly 20% of the UK now able to access Full Fibre and the rollout of this world-class digital infrastructure still gathering pace, it is everyone\u2019s interest to ensure Britain\u2019s consumers and business can now get connected.<\/p>\n

We welcome GigaTAG\u2019s report, confirming that significant barriers to take up do exist, and outlining some potential solutions, such as a new labelling system, to help overcome them. We look forward to working GigaTAG and other stakeholders to make these ideas a reality so we can unlock Full Fibre\u2019s true potential.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

UPDATE 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrew Glover, ISPA<\/a> Chair, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“ISPA<\/a> was pleased to be a member of the GigaTAG group. This interim report is an important first step towards encouraging take-up of gigabit capable networks and services by businesses and consumers. Gigabit-capable networks already cover approximately 1\/3 of the UK and our members are ramping up their rollout plans to reach the rest of the country.<\/p>\n

The interim report shows that getting consumers and businesses to actually take up these connections will be a real challenge, partially because people are generally happy with their current service or because they need more information to fully understand the benefits of gigabit broadband. Our members already invest a lot of time and resource into boosting take-up but the report shows that this is a challenge that needs to tackled collectively with local and national Government, as well as consumer and business organisations.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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