UK Broadband Speeds

Parliament’s Business and Enterprise Committee has announced an inquiry into broadband speeds in the UK.  The committee will specifically look at :

• Whether the target for universal access to broadband at a speed of 2Mb/s by 2012 is ambitious enough?

• Is the Government right to propose a levy on copper lines to fund next generation access?

• Will the Government’s plans for next generation access work?

• If companies are providing the speed of access which they promise to consumers?

• The extent to which current regulation striks the right balance between ensuring fair competition and encouraging investment in next generation networks? and

• Any other views stakeholders think the Committee should be aware of.

Written submissions up to 8 pages maximum are invited, to be received by Friday 25 September 2009.