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.
