{"id":29343,"date":"2021-11-24T10:56:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T10:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/?p=29343"},"modified":"2022-10-11T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T15:45:08","slug":"new-uk-law-set-to-boost-broadband-rollouts-and-device-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/2021\/11\/new-uk-law-set-to-boost-broadband-rollouts-and-device-security.html","title":{"rendered":"New UK Law Set to Boost Broadband Rollouts and Device Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK Government has today introduced their new Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill<\/a> (PSTI), which among other things will make it easier for broadband and mobile operators to upgrade and share infrastructure. The bill will also aim to ensure that internet connected devices are more secure.<\/p>\n

In terms of the telecoms related measures, the new bill proposes a number of changes to the Electronic Communications Code<\/strong> (ECC), which reflects a set of rights that are designed to facilitate the installation and maintenance of electronic communications networks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The ECC was last reformed in 2017 as <\/span><\/span>part of the 2017 Digital Economy Act<\/strong><\/a> – supported by Ofcom<\/a>’s Code of Practice (here<\/a>). The changes back then were aimed at making it both easier and cheaper for telecoms operators to access public or private land \/ property in order to build new networks.<\/p>\n

However, the revised ECC faced a bumpy ride, not least due to some operators pushing land \/ building owners into accepting “derisory payments<\/em>” (here<\/a>) for access to install their infrastructure (wayleave agreements). A good chunk of those issues have since been resolved, but the new tribunal process that was setup alongside this can still get bogged down and delays have also occurred in terms of the time taken to reach an agreement.<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> A report published in 2020 by the Centre for Policy Studies suggested that 80% of negotiations take more than 6 months to be completed, while the average time for agreements to be completed is 11 months and nearly a third of negotiations stall.<\/div>\n

The Government also notes that further problems have arisen because some landowners fail to reply to requests to access land for network deployment, and not to mention the strict limitations on an operators\u2019 ability to upgrade and share their equipment, which are said to be “stopping existing networks being used as efficiently as possible<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

Changes to the ECC<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The new bill thus aims to tackle all this via a series of measures.<\/p>\n

The PSTI’s New ECC Measures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u27a4 A new requirement for telecoms operators to consider the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – a way of resolving disputes that does not involve going to court such as mediation or arbitration – in cases where there are difficulties in agreeing terms. Operators will also be required to explain the availability of ADR as an option in their notices to landowners.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 New automatic rights for operators to upgrade and share underground infrastructure – such as fibre optic cables – which were installed prior to the 2017 Code reforms and are not currently covered. This is in cases where there will be no impact on private land or burden on the site provider.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 New rules to allow operators to apply for time-limited access to certain types of land more quickly where a landowner does not respond to repeated requests for permission.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 New provisions to speed-up negotiations for renewal agreements. Operators who already have infrastructure installed under an expired agreement will have the right to either renew it on similar terms to those for new agreements, or request a new one.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It’s thus hoped that these changes<\/a><\/strong> will help to accelerate broadband deployments under the new \u00a35bn Project Gigabit<\/strong><\/a> programme, which aims to ensure that at least 85%+ of UK premises can access a 1Gbps capable network by the end of 2025. On top of that it will also support the existing \u00a31bn Shared Rural Network<\/strong><\/a> project (inc. \u00a3500m of public investment), which seeks to extend geographic 4G<\/a> mobile coverage to 95% of the UK by the end of 2025 (this may also aid future 5G<\/a> coverage).<\/p>\n

However, one risk here is that the bill may end up handing too many rights to broadband and mobile operators, which could end up having a chilling effect on land\/property owners being open to letting comms providers site kit on their premises. As ever, getting the balance right is a tricky business.<\/p>\n

Changes to the ATI Regulations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Government have also been exploring the possibility of greater sharing via existing infrastructure (here<\/a>), although much of that has more to do with planned changes to the Access to Infrastructure (ATI) Regulations 2016<\/strong> than the ECC above.<\/p>\n

Telecoms companies are already free to make their own commercial infrastructure sharing agreements, such as with the 2017 deal between Neos Networks<\/a><\/strong> and Thames Water<\/strong> to run fibre through the sewers (here<\/a>). The government has also given broadband firms access to existing infrastructure before, which is why electricity poles are used “extensively throughout England to carry broadband cables<\/em>“.<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> The ATI applies to all operators and includes provisions on the exchange of information about existing infrastructure, and the right to access that infrastructure on fair and reasonable commercial terms etc.<\/div>\n

However, many of the aforementioned commercial agreements often occur independently of the wider ATI Regulations, which have not been widely used and can indeed be quite restrictive – amending the current ATI rules might thus make the process easier and more cost-effective. We note how the ATI outlines that network operators should allow “reasonable access<\/em>,” but there is no regulated pricing (unlike PIA on Openreach<\/a>), which can result in some network operators setting high prices to keep rivals out.<\/p>\n

In keeping with all this, the government has today published its response<\/strong><\/a> to their earlier Call for Evidence on the ATI regulations, which they claim “includes measures to make existing regulations easier to use and amend in future<\/em>.” But in reality the Government “do not propose making major changes to the ATI Regulations at this time<\/em>“, which they claim would be “disproportionate, and our resources may be better focused on removing other key barriers for the sector<\/em>.” A further review of this will be undertaken within the next 5-years.<\/p>\n

In fairness, the consultation shows that some Alternative Network (AltNet) ISPs were concerned about the risk of “unintended consequences<\/em>” if changes to the ATI ended up undermining the investment cases in new networks. Likewise, operators expressed “limited interest in using non-Openreach<\/a> or non-telecoms infrastructure<\/em>,” due to a general preference for telecoms infrastructure, as well as the “availability of a more stringent regulated product on a near ubiquitous nationwide network<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

Instead, the changes that have been suggested are merely “clarifications<\/em>” of the existing rules.<\/p>\n

Proposed ATI Regulation Tweaks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We have identified some clarifications and improvements that could make the Regulations easier to use, namely:<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Clarifying that publicly owned infrastructure is included in scope of the Regulations<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Clarifying that the Regulations can be used for the purpose of deploying business broadband; and<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Cutting some of the timescales to respond to information requests<\/p>\n

Currently, making any changes to the Regulations would require primary legislation. However, we plan to introduce legislation that will give us the ability to amend the Regulations more quickly in future via secondary legislation. Any statutory instruments would be subject to a statutory duty to consult, and to the affirmative resolution procedure, in order to allow any changes to be fully scrutinised by industry and Parliament. The necessary primary legislation will be introduced when Parliamentary time allows through a suitable legislative vehicle.<\/p>\n

In addition, whilst we are not proposing to make major changes to the Regulations, we consider that the existing Regulations can still be used to greater effect. There are some excellent examples of infrastructure sharing across the country, and we think there is scope for this to be more widespread. The government encourages all infrastructure operators in all sectors to work together on new innovative solutions and cross industry standards. This will facilitate greater benefits from, and enable easier access to, sharing infrastructure, such as helping to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of deployment.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Secure by Design Changes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Finally, we come to the long-awaited Secure by Design<\/strong><\/a> proposals (i.e. ensuring devices are better able to resist cyberattacks, while also protecting individual privacy and security), which take us away from our usual focus on broadband and mobile infrastructure, thus we’ll only give a brief summary.<\/p>\n

In short, the existing rules do not protect consumers from harm caused by cyber breaches, which can include fraud and theft of personal data. The PSTI Bill will counter this threat by giving ministers new powers to bring in tougher security standards for device makers. Company’s (i.e. both manufacturers and retail shops that sell the products) could face fines if they faily to comply with this.<\/p>\n

The Keys Secure By Design Changes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u27a4 A ban on easy-to-guess default passports that come preloaded on devices – such as \u2018password\u2019 or \u2018admin\u2019 – which are a target for hackers. All passwords that come with new devices will need to be unique and not resettable to any universal factory setting.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 A requirement for connectable product manufacturers to tell customers at the point of sale, and keep them updated, about the minimum amount of time a product will receive vital security updates and patches. If a product does not come with security updates that must be disclosed. This will increase people\u2019s awareness about when the products they buy could become vulnerable so they can make better informed purchasing decisions. Nearly 80 per cent of these firms do not have any such system in place.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 New rules that require manufacturers to provide a public point of contact to make it simpler for security researchers and others to report when they discover flaws and bugs in products.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Bill places duties on in-scope businesses to investigate compliance failures, produce statements of compliance, and maintain appropriate records of this. This new cyber security regime will be overseen by a regulator, which will be designated once the Bill comes into force, and will have the power to fine companies for non-compliance up to \u00a310 million<\/strong> (or 4% of their global turnover), as well as up to \u00a320,000 a day in the case of an ongoing contravention.<\/p>\n

The regulator will also be able to issue notices to companies requiring that they comply with the security requirements, recall their products, or stop selling or supplying them altogether. As new threats emerge or standards develop, ministers will have the power to mandate further security requirements for companies to follow via secondary legislation.<\/p>\n

By the sounds of it, the new bill will likely have the biggest impact on cheaper imported products, which might not normally adhere to UK rules as closely as they perhaps should. We can also foresee problems around retailers that need to sell older stock, which might not offer the same length of support to those who buy them – this could risk creating more electronic waste.<\/p>\n

Overall, the government have put forward an interesting and diverse set of changes, although they’re perhaps not as radical as some might have hoped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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