Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 14222

Broadband: Rural Areas

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Liberal DemocratMaidenhead

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions she has had with Ofcom on differences in pricing between new and existing broadband customers in areas served by a single provider.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
The Government works closely with Ofcom to monitor consumer outcomes, and Ministers engage regularly with the regulator on a range of issues, including pricing and consumer protection. The new Telecoms Consumer Charter, published February 2026, includes i...

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