Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 95118

Broadband: Competition

Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to support fair competition in the broadband market between national ISPs and alternative network operators in rural areas.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
Under the Communications Act 2003, Ofcom’s principal duty is to further the interests of citizens and consumers, where appropriate by promoting competition.In July, we published a consultation on a draft updated Statement of Strategic Priorities to Ofcom ...
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