MPs To Hold UK Broadband Inquiry
Posted: 12th Sep, 2003 By: MarkJ
The Trade and Industry Committee has stated its intention to hold an inquiry into the state of "Broadband Britain". The committee, which is chaired by Labour MP Martin O'Neill, will look at issues such as coverage and technology type (ADSL, satellite etc.):
The committee is also planning to look at the effect of competition on the broadband landscape against the backdrop of BT's own roll-out of ADSL and its supporting marketing operation.
Other areas signalled for investigation include access to the market for retail broadband providers (ISPs) and what impact this has on end users.
The UK's dominant telco, BT, welcomed the inquiry - especially in light of its announcement earlier this week that four out of five homes are now connected to an ADSL-enabled exchange.
Unfortunately the good intent of such proceedings is often marred by the "all talk and no practical change" that frequently comes from them. More @ The Register.
The committee is also planning to look at the effect of competition on the broadband landscape against the backdrop of BT's own roll-out of ADSL and its supporting marketing operation.
Other areas signalled for investigation include access to the market for retail broadband providers (ISPs) and what impact this has on end users.
The UK's dominant telco, BT, welcomed the inquiry - especially in light of its announcement earlier this week that four out of five homes are now connected to an ADSL-enabled exchange.
Unfortunately the good intent of such proceedings is often marred by the "all talk and no practical change" that frequently comes from them. More @ The Register.
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